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Lakers: Five Things On LA Fans’ Christmas Wishlist

By Jonathan Fernandez

Dec 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 23, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng (9) during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng (9) during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Defense

This Los Angeles team hasn’t been great on the defensive end this season, or for the last few for that part. Many of their early season victories were due to offensive dominance and their overall hustle. So far, this season they are one of the worst defenses in the league and it is something that is easily noticed.

Often times teams have huge quarters against them scoring 37 in a quarter. Another thing that’s been happening often this season on that end is opposing players having career nights again the Purple and Gold.

As I write this I remember Troy Daniels scoring 31 as the under manned Grizzlies beat the Lakers 103-100 just last week. For LA to return to prominence defense must be prioritized by Luke Walton and his coaching staff.

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