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The Lakers’ defense has become a glaring weakness, the team ranking 28th in defensive rating over its last 10 games while giving up dangerous transition opportunities.

Sunday’s game against Phoenix presents a critical test, with the Suns having scored 28 fast-break points against Los Angeles just 11 days ago.

Coach JJ Redick remains optimistic about defensive improvements and is considering roster adjustments, including potential increased minutes for benched forward Jarred Vanderbilt.

The film tells the truth. The Lakers are not a good defensive team, evidenced by the sight of the NBA’s top guards blowing past Lakers defenders into the paint during a 10-game defensive swoon that

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