The Lakers aren’t where they want to be defensively. But they have reasons to be optimistic that they can be a lot better on that end of the floor. The Lakers entered Friday’s home game against the Trail Blazers ranked…
The Los Angeles Lakers are finding optimism in their defense by excelling at forcing turnovers early in the season. Entering their tenth game against the Portland Trail Blazers, head coach JJ Redick's team ranked second in the NBA in defensive turnover percentage at 18.8 percent. That defensive pressure has fueled their transition game, leading the league with 23.4 points scored off turnovers per game.
While the Lakers ranked 16th in defensive rating according to Cleaning The Glass, players like Walker Kessler and Austin Reaves highlighted the team's half-court discipline. Redick emphasized that players are disrupting opposing offenses within the team's scheme rather than gambling. However, the report notes areas requiring improvement remain, including defensive rebounding and limiting their own offensive turnovers.
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