While the Los Angeles Lakers have a talented young core, their roster features perhaps three of the best leaders in LeBron James, Rajon Rondo and Tyson Chandler.
Since James (groin strain) and Rondo (hand surgery) have missed the last five games while Chandler (back spasms) has missed one game, the Lakers have gone 1-4.
Despite having second-half leads in all four losses, the Lakers have been unable to close out games and a common theme has emerged. When opponents start to make their runs, there is a lack of ball movement and communication which results in poor shot selection and turnovers.