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Coach Nick DESTROYS Lakers Defense: Why They'll Get BURIED in Playoffs
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Coach Nick DESTROYS Lakers Defense: Why They'll Get BURIED in Playoffs
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Mar 1, 20261:017.3K views
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The Lakers' Spain pick-and-roll defense is completely broken and it's not just one player's fault. When Ayton gets caught in no man's land between his assignment and a help situation, Smart starts pointing fingers instead of staying disciplined with the ball handler. LeBron gets forced into an impossible rotation, and boom - another wide open three. This is textbook defensive breakdown that shows exactly why they're 24th in defensive rating. You can't have your point guard abandoning his man to play quarterback while your anchor gets pulled out of position. In the playoffs, this kind of miscommunication will get you sent home early. The offensive talent can mask it in the regular season, but when every possession matters, these fundamental breakdowns become fatal.
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