4 things the Lakers need to sort out to make a playoff run

#3 Big man rotation

The Lakers' big man rotation this season, while short on offensive impact, is defensively their fulcrum. JaVale McGee's pick-and-roll defense this season has been a far cry from the forever-out-of-position state it was in during his Wizards and Nuggets days, even if he makes the occasional catastrophic read.

Tyson Chandler has shored up the Lakers' bench defensively, and is the ideal center to close tight games out. Mo Wagner has shown off some range and could be a pick-and-pop threat, but right now, he should be behind Mike Muscala in the pecking order for the Lakers' big men.

Muscala had a less-than-stellar season with the Sixers, but the expectation is that he still opens the floor up enough for the likes of Ingram and Lonzo to find driving lanes. The Lakers are an excellent team at finding layups for their open men, and integrating Muscala into their rotations at the earliest will be a top priority.