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According to Anthony Irwin<\/strong>, Rui Hachimura is currently favored to start ahead of Marcus Smart in the Los Angeles Lakers\u2019 starting lineup.<\/p>\n

Continuity is cited as the main factor, as four of the expected starters already have chemistry. The Lakers hope this early stability will help Deandre Ayton settle in and allow them to pick up wins quickly in the tough Western Conference.<\/p>\n

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