The Lakers recognized that their starting lineup had weak perimeter defenders but was essential to their offense. To compensate for this, they implemented a defensive strategy known as drop coverage. In this approach, their big man positions themselves closer to the basket, aiming to deter opponents from driving inside. The Lakers also emphasized avoiding fouls and focused on preventing attacks at the rim while allowing opponents to take open three-point shots. However, this strategy has had negative consequences as the Lakers have been giving up a high number of wide-open three-pointers, resulting in opponents converting a significant percentage of those shots. This defensive gamble has backfired in several games, including allowing the Golden State Warriors to make 63 percent of their three-point attempts. The approach is particularly ineffective against teams with strong three-point shooting and playmaking/stretch bigs. As the Lakers approach the NBA Play-In and playoffs, adjustments will be necessary to avoid being eliminated due to their defensive shortcomings, especially against teams proficient in three-point shooting.