Despite a 37-point effort from Anthony Davis and a strong game from LeBron James, the Lakers struggle on defense yet again in a 115-103 loss to Detroit.
JJ Redick, the mathematically inclined Lakers coach, knows the sample sizes are too small as the Lakers enter their third week of the season. Still, 27th in anything is probably at least a little concerning. Through six games, that’s where Redick’s team ranked in defensive efficiency, a stunning statistic considering his team is anchored by one of the NBA’s premier defensive players in Anthony Davis.
The Lakers lost 115-103 to the Pistons, their first loss in Detroit since 2021, after allowing 67 first-half points and failing to slow their opponent in almost every aspect of the game. Davis led the Lakers with 37 points and nine rebounds. LeBron James added 20 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists. But the Lakers’ bench was outscored 27-10. The Pistons were more forceful to the glass. They were quicker in transition. They were more aggressive to the basket.
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