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The Los Angeles Lakers just got Austin Reaves back from a left calf injury, but it took less than two games for him to aggravate things. … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Austin Reaves nightmare becomes reality on Christmas Day

LOS ANGELES — It’s not the final exam, but this test will be a major percentage of JJ Redick’s grade. It’s timed, as these things are, so we’re going to find out soon how prepared he is. Three consecutive blowout losses – to the Clippers, the Phoenix Suns and, on Thursday, the Houston Rockets, who delivered a demoralizing 119-96 Christmas disaster – aren’t the first test in the … [Read more...] about Swanson: Lakers’ skid presents real test for JJ Redick

The Los Angeles Lakers are not a serious title contender as constructed, and every fan saw why during their Christmas Day loss to the Rockets. … [Read more...] about It took one Christmas Day game for the Lakers’ horrifying reality to set in

LOS ANGELES — Despite being on their first losing streak of the season, the Lakers entered Thursday feeling optimistic about themselves in light of having their preferred starting lineup available for the first time in over two weeks. Those good feelings barely lasted for the first half of the Lakers’ 119-96 Christmas Day loss to the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena. Because … [Read more...] about Lakers drop 3rd straight with Christmas Day loss to Rockets

Lakers guard Austin Reaves doesn't play in the second half because of left calf soreness before the Lakers lose to Houston for their third straight loss. … [Read more...] about Lakers lose Austin Reaves, then fall to Rockets for third consecutive loss