LOS ANGELES – Defense is Frank Vogel’s thing.
It’s also Anthony Davis’ thing. And Danny Green’s. And Dwight Howard’s. And on Friday night in their home debut at STAPLES Center, it was everyone else’s too.
The Lakers put the Jazz through a labyrinth of long arms and quick hands, shutting down Quin Snyder’s squad en route to their first win of the season.
All in all, it was a defensive masterpiece that required a long-range barrage in the 4th quarter for Utah to barely get north of the 80-point mark.
"We want to be that every single night, being able to hold teams under their averages,” James said.