Los Angeles Lakers Preseason: The Lakers Run It Back Against Denver!

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Denver Nuggets during a pre-season game on September 30, 2018 at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Denver Nuggets during a pre-season game on September 30, 2018 at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Did the Los Angeles Lakers look at film of their defense?

It needed work and a lot of work. Especially with the bench players. Jamal Murray had a ball in the first half to the point the Nuggets put stock in Phillips 66 on the Lakers. Understand that Gary Harris did not even play in the game!

The Lakers gave up too many offensive rebounds that led to so many 3-point shots. I noticed on Twitter somebody saying…”Doesn’t it seem like the Nuggets have hit 50 3’s tonight?” For the record, they only had 13 for the game, but it does seem that way when you struggle to get defensive rebounds.

Another amazing stat that needs to be addressed. The Denver Nuggets can’t have another parade to the free throw line and get 35 free throws. That is ridiculous. What does that show? It shows that the Nuggets were more aggressive with their offense and ball movements and the Lakers were very slow to adjust. The Lakers need to defend without fouling.