Lakers 7-game winning streak ends
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The Los Angeles Lakers ended their seven-game winning streak, suffering a beatdown at the hands of the Phoenix Suns. Irrespective of JJ Redick and crew playing back-to-back nights, a loss of such nature does not really do much good to the morale in the locker room.
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JJ Redick jokes that 'Monstars' took over Lakers in loss to Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers completely fell apart in the second quarter of their game against the Phoenix Suns on Monday by committing a flurry of turnovers, which led to plenty of easy transition scores for the Suns.
LOS ANGELES — The Phoenix Suns overcame losing Devin Booker to a groin injury in the first half to stun the Los Angeles Lakers, 125-108, Dec. 1, before a sellout crowd of 18,997 at Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron James used a cross-sport analogy to explain how the Phoenix Suns snapped the Los Angeles Lakers' seven-game winning streak on Monday night.
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JJ Redick baffled by Lakers' showing in Suns loss: "It's weird — Like the Monstars taking over"
While their defense remains suspect, one thing that has stood out with the current Los Angeles Lakers squad is their effort. Head coach JJ Redick has moulded this team into a unit that reflects the intensity and attention to detail with which he played his entire career.
LeBron James chirps at Dillon Brooks and the Suns bench during a tense timeout, prompting teammates to step in as emotions rise.
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Luka Doncic took responsibility for Lakers' blowout loss to Suns
After committing many turnovers in the Lakers' blowout loss to the Suns on Monday, Luka Doncic showed leadership by holding himself accountable.
Despite playing with a mostly healthy lineup against a Suns team that saw Devin Booker exit in the first half and was already without Jalen Green, the Lakers turned in one of their most disappointing efforts of the season in this one.