Filed under: Lakers vs. Mavericks: Defense Optional Defense is fun, but you don't have to do it in the NBA apparently. By Harrison Faigen@hmfaigen Apr 12, 2015, 8:11pm PDT / new Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Lakers vs. Mavericks: Defense Optional Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email No one is playing any defense in the Lakers-Mavericks game exhibit A: and B: Can the playoffs start yet? More From Silver Screen and Roll Were the Lakers right about Jason Kidd as a coach? John C. Reilly says Jeanie Buss told him her father, Dr. Jerry Buss, was a fan of his LeBron James, Jeanie Buss reportedly ‘in a good place right now’ If you think Anthony Davis is ‘soft,’ you’re mistaken. Here’s why. Reacts: Lakers fans love the first season of ‘Winning Time’ Darvin Ham, Terry Stotts considered current early favorites for Lakers head coach job