During the early parts of this season, one aspect the Lakers have been undeniably bad at is defense. L.A. currently has the fourth-worst defensive rating at 117.9.
After a brutal loss versus the Nuggets, where the Lakers gave up 70 points in the second half, JJ Redick discussed how the path toward better defensive play requiring an all-hand-on-deck approach.
One of the biggest reasons Cam Reddish is starting is because he gives the team a better defensive player on the perimeter than what D'Angelo Russell can provide.
Despite the abysmal defensive numbers, there have been signs of marginal progress. Over the past two weeks, the Lakers have given up fewer points on fastbreaks, allowing 17 per game.
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