Defensive chemistry and cohesion

"As a group, that's how you win ball games. You don't win it on individual defense against good teams. You win it as a whole, so that's why we've been working with the guys on rotations and help side defense."

It kind of flew under the radar last season, but the Lakers didn't play particularly exceptional defense during the 2006-2007 season. via Los Angeles Times

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