Stunning Collapse: Lakers’ Unbeaten Streak Explodes in Devastating Suns Rout

Stunning Collapse: Lakers’ Unbeaten Streak Explodes in Devastating Suns Rout

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“It’s like the Monstars taking over the people that you’ve grown to coach,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said. “And they’re not doing anything that they normally do. It’s weird.”

Lakers star LeBron James passes to forward Dalton Knecht against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.
Lakers star LeBron James passes to forward Dalton Knecht against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

A puzzled Redick credited possible “brain fog” caused by three games in four days. The team that had at least played hard enough to compete in 17 of 19 games by Reddick’s estimation was letting opponents run by in transition. The Lakers suddenly forgot basic defensive assignments such as going over screens against Phoenix’s best three-point shooters.

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