L.A. Lakers: Why Andrew Bynum Is the X-Factor for the Lakers in 2012 Playoffs

The L.A. Lakers dropped an absolute dud in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, getting blown out by 29 points.

While the foundational reason as to why the Lakers struggled so much against the Thunder was the lack of rest the Lakers had heading into this matchup, another big issue for the Lakers was the lack of a defensive presence in the paint.

Andrew Bynum's lack of defensive pressure in the paint was at the forefront of the Lakers' loss, and it goes to show just how important Bynum's complete level of play is to the Lakers'...

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