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Lakers looking to put up a much stronger defense

The Lakers' Kyle Kuzma was going to have to guard Utah Jazz forward Joe Johnson on Tuesday night, a man entering his 16th season in the NBA, who'd earned the nickname "Iso Joe" for his tendency to gravitate toward isolation plays.

What started as a pejorative nickname is now a compliment, and Johnson would be a problematic assignment for the rookie.

Luckily, Kuzma had some help. Not on the court, but off it. He had a veteran who could

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