The Lakers faced a challenging game after returning Rui Hachimura and LeBron James from absence. Despite this boost, they suffered a heavy defeat against the Bulls, primarily due to poor defensive performance. Luka Dončić excelled scoring 29 points in the first half, revealing severe gaps in the Lakers' defense. Coach J.J. Redick acknowledged significant issues, highlighting the team's struggles with execution and effort. The presence of skilled big men like Nikola Vučević complicated defensive strategies, emphasizing the Lakers' ongoing challenges in maintaining structure and effectiveness on the court.
Luka Dončić was nothing short of brilliant to start. He scored 29 points in the first half, connecting on seven of his ten threes.
'That was the worst our defense has looked, frankly, maybe all year, but certainly in the last three months,' head coach J.J Redick said.
The Lakers prefer to play an aggressive style of constant help and recover defense while keeping someone at the basket.
Poor effort and poor execution is the recipe.
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