The horrible Lakers' defense is even worse when Brandon Bass is on the floor, but that's not entirely his fault.
The Los Angeles Lakers couldn't contain the Portland Trail Blazers, allowing a career-high assist night from Damian Lillard while giving up open looks all over the floor. That's been an issue all season, but their strategy took a very apparent turn it shouldn't have Sunday night.
The Lakers tried to double the pick-and-roll ball-handler several times against Portland, but without forcing turnovers it exposed too many weaknesses within their defense. L.