Los Angeles Lakers: LA Must Improve Defense to Be Successful

The 2012-13 season for the Los Angeles Lakers has been nothing short of disappointing. While chemistry issues and adjusting to other play-styles were expected, a losing percentage almost a month from the All-Star break was not.

With a dismal 15-18 record and three games back from the eighth playoff seed in the West, it's safe to say LA needs to establish an identity. Coach Mike D'Antoni's '7 Seconds or Less' offensive scheme gives the Lakers an offensive trademark, but it is defensively where the organisation must make a commitment. 

As it stands, LA ranks fifth in points per game with 102.9 per contest. The...

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