The Lakers' defense — which bounced between respectable and good the first half of the season — has come apart of late, and it's the main reason it's easy to see the Lakers missing the playoffs. The Lakers miss Lonzo Ball, who is out with a bone bruise in his ankle (Rajon Rondo gets torched at the point of attack a lot). LeBron James has been part of the problem as well — he has been slow to get back in transition, he has not rotated out to shooters, and at points he seems to stand around off the ball.