The Lakers lose in ORL, 118-106, for their third straight defeat and seventh in their last 10 games. Luka 32p on 9-for-23 7r 7a; LeBron 24p 8a 6r; Reaves 18p 6r 4a; DFS 14p on 5-of-7 7r. LAL bench was outscored 30-14.— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 25, 2025

I understand the Lakers need better defensive personnel but this is now two straight games where teams shoot the leather off the ball from three. Tough luck.— Anthony F. Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA) March 25, 2025

the game against the Bulls reminded of this paragraph from McMenamin’s article on the Lakers’ defense he wrote last week: pic.twitter.com/u49RBpUDvw— The Lakers Review (@TheLakersReview) March 24, 2025

I think in hindsight the defensive intensity the Lakers played with in January and February just wasn’t sustainable. This is why finding the right center is so important. It gives you a defensive baseline. Then when you dial it up like they had, you can go even higher.— Sam Quinn (@SamQuinnCBS) March 25, 2025

“I just believe that he is born for this city. And this city is made for him…I believe he’ll succeed there”-Saša Dončić on Luka in LA pic.twitter.com/QIqtVylOyI— GoldenKnight (@GoldenKnightGFX) March 24, 2025

I love Austin Reaves and will be rooting for him to continue to raise his floor and ceiling as an NBA player. I'm hoping he still has room to grow but have never been blind to his defensive vulnerabilities. My opinion of AR has always been that he will ultimately be traded.… pic.twitter.com/CqFIDodj9O— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 24, 2025

The Lakers' defense allow the most points they have all season in a blowout loss to the Bulls, 146-115, on Saturday. LAL heads on the road for a four-game trip through ORL, IND, CHI and MEM starting Monday against the Magic. LAL had 21 turnovers tonight, leading to 27 pts for CHI— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 23, 2025

.@chicagobulls dominate the Lakers, 146-115 👀Coby White: 36 PTS, 6 3PMJosh Giddey: 15 PTS, 17 AST, 10 REB, 8 STLMatas Buzelis: 31 PTS, 5 3PM pic.twitter.com/At3jJmLCYb— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 23, 2025

The Lakers' defense allow the most points they have all season in a blowout loss to the Bulls, 146-115, on Saturday. LAL heads on the road for a four-game trip through ORL, IND, CHI and MEM starting Monday against the Magic. LAL had 21 turnovers tonight, leading to 27 pts for CHI— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 23, 2025

Starting to dread those Injury reports or injury/load mgmt/rest reports.