The Warriors were outshot, outhustled and outsmarted by a frisky Lakers team that lost LeBron James to a groin injury with 7:51 left in the third quarter but still rolled. Here are three takeaways from a game in which the Warriors, who fell to 23-12, never led after the opening minutes: Santa Claus didn't bring the Dubs any defense If the Warriors are to string together an impressive run of games, they will have to do it with defense. It has been inconsistent at best, and it didn't show up Tuesday night.