NBA analysts and fans are dismissing the Los Angeles Lakers' current six-game winning streak, pointing to the relative weakness of their recent opponents and upcoming schedule.
The Lakers have won six consecutive games, but critics argue the victories have come against teams with losing records, and the forthcoming fixtures do not feature strong competition.
A photo from the Lakers' social media shows Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks in action against the Portland Trail Blazers, highlighting the contrast in schedule difficulty.
