The mentality of the Lakers right now is rarely seen. They've reached 65 wins, but what the coaching staff is doing isn't researching how to win the championship, but still trying to cultivate a "championship culture."
You could say the Lakers, from top to bottom, never imagined they could reach 65 wins.
The media environment for the Lakers is actually quite good. They've reached 65 wins, yet no media outlets have placed the "championship pressure" on them.
The media analyzes their shortcomings, treating them as just an ordinary playoff powerhouse, which, for a 65-win team, makes the media environment very relaxed.
So, although they feel the pressure is quite heavy themselves, as long as it remains within bearable limits, it isn't considered too much,
Their pressure and their goal are consistent, a simple thing — not to be the "dark horse" team that gets upset.
