LA Lakers’ defensive issues persist in 107-93 loss to Portland

As the Lakers fight for any win they can, it appears any success will go beyond Kobe Bryant's durability and efficiency. It will depend more on how quickly D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson develop.It also hinges on how well the Lakers defend. In their 107-93 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday at Staples Center, the Lakers repeated some habits that seem painfully familiar.