Lakers Dominance of the Jazz is Stirring some Pots!

                  With the 120-91 win against the Utah Jazz Tuesday night at home has stirred up many questions about the (33-13) and 2nd place Lakers. Questions about the defense has been risen the last few weeks. Especially by Jerry West! Turns out the Lakers non-impressive looking defense has lead them to 10th overall defense and 3rd in field goal percentage allowed. It's nothing pretty but the Lakers are the best team when put in an isolation defense. They are able to swing the ball-handler right into the paint as four Lakers are waiting to use their length to stop the play. Tuesday's dominance was on the defensive end as the Lakers held the Jazz to only 38 points in the first half. The Lakeshow also shot the ball well for the night at 62%.

Spirits are high as the Lakers are now 20 games over .500 on the season.
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Kobe taking the ball to the paint as he was fouled, he trails "The Dream" by only 13 points.
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Next up for the Lakers are the Sacramento Kings at home Friday night as they tune up for the big game Sunday against the hated rival, the Boston Celtics. The Celtics come into the game in command of first place in the east. The Lakeshow have shown improved play since Andrew Bynum as returned to the starting line-up, defensively and offensively. With him back, the length of the Lakers have been stretched out.

The "Big Three"
Boston's big three come in all with over 20,000 points and with a fourth player, Shaq who also is of that special category. The Ex-Factor in the game will be the play of much improved and arguably the best playmaker in the league, Rajon Rondo.

Rajon Rondo
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The Lakers play host to the Celtics Sunday at 12:30