Editor's Note: Resiliency is Key

Thursday's loss was a tough game. Many things went wrong: Andrew Bynum picked up three fouls before 18 minutes went by, the Lakers could not score more than 20 points in three of the four quarters, Kobe was a miserable 5-for-24, and the late-game defense completely collapsed. But there is some good: the Jazz were held to just 88 points at home, Lamar Odom proved himself to be a force on the court, and the Lakers know how to contain Deron Williams. But new information needs to be taken, and new lessons need to be instructed. First, the Lakers need to know how to cover Carlos Boozer (above). Boozer has been the most consistent player for Utah over the last three games. Second, Bynum needs to cut down on the foul trouble. That plays into the "cover Boozer" idea well if Bynum and Pau Gasol can stay on the court together. Third, take advantage of the 3-point opportunities. The Jazz don't run a very effective perimeter defense, and guys like Shannon Brown and Sasha Vujacic need to exploit it when they can. The series is still in the Lakers hands. They just need to know what to do with it.