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 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 Referee Eric Lewis will not work NBA Finals as league investigates possible burner Twitter account Lakers have reportedly been given “clear goal” to avoid second tax apron Season Review: Cole Swider Lakers set to play Victor Wembanyama in California Classic Report: Lakers ‘prefer’ to use D’Angelo Russell in sign-and-trade this offseason Building Through the Playoffs: Takeaways from the Lakers’ Western Conference Finals exit