The Lakers lost to the Suns, Dillon Brooks wasn’t able to bail us outta this one. The defense was nonexistent, the heart and energy was at a minimum and the loss, as a result, was unsurprising.
1) No D. No matter the lineup the Lakers conceded any shot Phoenix wanted. 50/40/90 FG, 3 pt FG/FT% from a team means the other team isn’t feeling you.
2) Return of Reaves and Ayton. Simply put, it wasn’t enough.
3) The offense is fine. We made 2 fewer three pointers than the Suns. We shot more free throws. We played our game and executed our offensive game plan. Defense, or lack thereof, is the Lakers biggest issue right now.
4) Lakers dropped back-to-back games for the first time. 2 underwhelming games in a row…
5) Xmas vibe. It’d be great to beat Houston but we don’t have a chance if we half ass the game like we did the last 2.