JJ Redick delivers blunt criticism of Lakers’ defensive effort

PHOENIX — The situation Lakers Coach JJ Redick found himself in Tuesday night at Mortgage Matchup Center was one that’s become too familiar. There he was, fielding questions from reporters after his team once again looked lethargic and slow-footed in a loss, this time in a 132-108 defeat to the Phoenix Suns. It’s part of the reason why all of their losses have been by at least double digits, and why they have a measly point differential of plus-eight despite entering Thursday’s Christmas Day matchup against the Houston Rockets with 10 more wins than losses. For context, the Suns, who have three fewer wins and four more losses than the Lakers, are the closest to the Lakers in point...