Agree. They are going bit up and down this season (which is still great progress looking back), mainly because the players that are really effective on the offensive end, don't have the same impact on their defense, so you see they are struggling to find the right balance at times.
But, when it all does come together for them, they do look quite dangerous and capable of beating anyone. Also with 3 wins in a row, they are firmly in a playoff battle.
As for the Lakers, they often just don't have answers for aggressive and high intensity units thrown at them. Tough schedule coming too.