After the Lakers’ third consecutive loss, coach JJ Redick expressed frustration, emphasizing the need for defensive effort and team accountability. Following a meeting aimed at recalibration, the Lakers, now missing guard Austin Reaves due to a calf injury, seek to improve their defensive fundamentals and teamwork. Redick noted the team’s recent drop in performance, with a 29th-ranked defensive rating over the last 15 games. The Lakers aim to bounce back against the Kings and regain their winning form.
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