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There are nights in the NBA when defense feels optional, and the rim looks as wide as the ocean. Thursday night between the Lakers and Jazz at the Delta Center was exactly that kind of chaotic, beautiful mess.
The Hornets knocked down a franchise record 24 three-pointers in a 133-126 win over the Hawks. Jalen Johnson had 43 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in that defeat. The Pelicans, Trail Blazers and Mavericks all snagged overtime victories.
Perimeter defense was a major concern for the Lakers in their playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves last year, with James and Rui Hachimura finding themselves unable to pick up the predictable slack left by Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic on that end of the floor.
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