Lakers Struggle Again: A Blowout Loss to the Suns Highlights Defensive Woes Suns forward Kevin Durant shoots over Lakers guard Austin Reaves and forward Anthony Davis on Tuesday in Phoenix. (Rick Scuteri / Associated Press) The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their third consecutive defeat, losing 127-100 to the Phoenix Suns in a disappointing display at the Footprint Center. Despite coach JJ Redick emphasizing the importance of physicality and consistent effort, the Lakers faltered, particularly on defense. Key Performances and Issues Anthony Davis led the team with 25 points and 15 rebounds, while LeBron James contributed 18 points, 10 assists, and five turnovers. D’Angelo Russell added 16 points off the bench, his first double-digit scoring performance since mid-November. The Lakers struggled immensely in the third quarter, being outscored 36-18. Defensive lapses, poor communication, and lack of offensive efficiency allowed the Suns to dominate. Defensive Struggles Persi...