Could Jarred Vanderbilt Be the Defensive Game-Changer the Lakers Desperately Need?
The Lakers are 18th in the NBA in points given up (116.8), 22nd in opponents’ field-goal percentage (48.1%) and 27th in opponents’ three-point shooting (38.2%).
They will face a Suns team that defeated them Dec. 1 at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers were unable to stop Collin Gillesipie, who had 28 points and was eight for 14 from three-point range, and Dillon Brooks, who had 33 points.
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It hasn’t gotten better in the ensuing days. The Spurs loss was the Lakers’ third in the last five games.



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