Published 11/25/2008
at L.A. Times - Basketball
Coach Phil Jackson and players use Monday's practice to address defensive deficiencies that resurfaced in Sunday's win over Sacramento. Stopping dribble penetration is top priority.
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The Lakers went back to work Monday in search of ways to correct a defense that failed them Sunday night against the Sacramento Kings, even though the Lakers won the game.
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