Lakers' defense showing improvement in recent games

Lakers’ defense showing improvement in recent games

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Lakers guard Jeremy Lin tries to cut off a drive by Bucks guard Khris Middleton during their game Friday night. (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

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Lakers forward Wesley Johnson dunks against Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in the second half Friday night at Staples Center. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

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Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams tries to drive to the basket between Lakers forwards Ed Davis (21) and Ryan Kelly in the second half. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

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Lakers forward Ed Davis tries to score inside against Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova in the second half. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

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Point guard Jordan Clarkson, who led the Lakers with 16 points, attempts to score on a layup against Bucks guard Jerryd Bayless in the first half Friday night at Staples Center. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

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Lakers center Robert Sacre tries to power his way to the basket against Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams in the first half Friday night at Staples Center. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

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Lakers center Jordan Hill battles Bucks center Zaza Pachulia for a rebound in the first half. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

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Bucks guard Khris Middleton attempts a reverse layup against the defense of Lakers forward Ed Davis in the first half. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

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Lakers center Robert Sacre goes after a loose ball between Bucks center Zaza Pachulia (27) and guard Michael Carter-Williams in the first half. (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

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Bucks forward John Henson elevates to the basket against Lakers forward Ed Davis in the first half. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

By Broderick Turner

Staff Writer

Feb. 28, 2015 1:14 PM PT

In the midst of the Lakers’ three-game winning streak, they have shown signs of playing better defense, holding two of their three opponents to under 100 points.

In their victory over Milwaukee on Friday night, the Lakers limited the Bucks to just 21 points in the fourth quarter.

“The last three games defensively have been great, especially in the fourth quarter,” Lakers Coach Byron Scott said after practice Saturday. “I’m just happy with the progress that our guys are making and the process is going well.”

The Lakers are seeking to string together their first four-game winning streak of the season.

It won’t be easy when the Lakers face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.

“We’re not used to that, but it feels good,” Scott said. “I think our guys are hungry to see if they can get four.”

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