L.A. Lakers: In Matters of Defense, the Lakers Are a Little Offensive

The Los Angeles Lakers shot 49 percent from the field, Kobe Bryant had 25 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds, and Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom combined for 50 points and 28 rebounds, and the Lakers still managed to lose to the Phoenix Suns 121-116 on Sunday night.

Come again?

It's hard to imagine a team losing a game when your top three players post numbers like that, unless you are the Golden State Warriors or the New York Knicks, but these are the two-time defending champions we're talking about.

So what has been the reason for the Lakers' recent two-game slump after opening the season with eight consecutive victories?

In a word, defense.

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