Anthony Davis and LeBron James have injuries. But when they are healthy, they can be the best 1-2 punch in the NBA. The Lakers are a top 3 team in the league. They can also win the championship again. Even if Davis and LeBron are not healthy, they might still win it.
The Lakers had a good record before, but with LeBron back they have one of the best records in the Western Conference. They don't want to lose and go into a play-in tournament. If they win their next eight games, they won't need to do that.
Los Angeles should be OK going forward because when Davis and LeBron are on the court, they have a great defense. When their defense stops the other team, they can quickly score in transition. They currently rank second in opponent points per game (106.7) but they have dropped to eighth in point differential (+2.9).
The Lakers are 350-to-1 to win the NBA championship, but people might want to wait and see if they'll have to play in a play-in tourney. Those odds may not be good, but you should wait and see.