While there was plenty of attention given to adjustments the Los Angeles Lakers would need to make during the weeks they are without Rajon Rondo, their loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday can be traced to defense.
The Lakers entered playing having won six of their last seven and four in a row. They held opponents to 104.7 points per game during the winning streak. Orlando struggled out of the game but then caught fire in the second quarter.
They shot 57.7 percent in the period and went 5-for-9 from deep after making just one 3-pointer in the first quarter.