The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling defensively despite having their full lineup back, suffering a 118-106 loss to the Orlando Magic. Despite Luka Doncic's 32 points, the team fell short, unable to guard key players like Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero. Coach JJ Redick pointed to fatigue among players and the need for better communication to regain their winning form. Following an impressive eight-game winning streak, marked by Doncic's recent acquisition, injuries have set the Lakers back, leading to a concerning trend of losses.
Luka Doncic emphasized the need for urgency, stating, "I think we should look back to the way we played in that eight-game winning streak...I think we got a little bit satisfied, and we can't afford that."
Lakers coach JJ Redick identified fatigue as a factor, noting, "There’s a couple guys...that just look tired...We weren’t able to sustain our level of intensity we started the game with."
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