LeBron James: Defense Will Decide How Great Lakers Can Be

The Los Angeles Lakers clinched their spot in the knockout round of the Emirates NBA Cup with their 135-118 victory over the L.A. Clippers on Tuesday night. The star trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James carried the Lakers offensively with a combined 99 points, but it was the defense, particularly in the second half, that ensured the win.
After giving up 66 points on 57.1% shooting in the first half, the Lakers held the Clippers to just 46.2% from the field in the second half and j