A dominant 3-0 start has failed to conceal the Los Angeles Lakers' defensive vulnerabilities, with Portland scoring 136 points in their latest outing. As the team’s porous defense raises concerns, the pressure is on star players Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler to address the glaring weaknesses. With the season still young, their ability to tighten up on that end could prove decisive. The challenge now is whether they can turn early momentum into sustained improvement.
The Lakers' 3-0 start masked glaring defensive flaws. After allowing 136 points to Portland, can Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler overcome LA's biggest weakness?
