But for all the questions about the Lakers' offensive personnel and approach, their defense has been the much bigger issue.

James chipped in 25 points (9-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists, one block and three steals over 35 minutes during Sunday's 116-102 loss to the Clippers.

In a Los Angeles battle, the Los Angeles Clippers grabbed a 116-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers as LeBron James posted a double-double in the ...