Lakers seek improvement after heavy loss to Bulls

The Los Angeles Lakers are focused on improving their performance as they approach the playoffs. Coach JJ Redick emphasized urgency after a tough loss against the Chicago Bulls, where the team allowed a record number of points. Redick acknowledged the challenges the team faces due to recent injuries and a lack of playing time together, especially with star player Luka Doncic. He has urged the players to reconnect quickly, as they only have 12 games left in the season and eight of those are on the road. As of now, the Lakers are in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 43-27 record. They have a chance to secure a playoff spot without entering the play-in tournament, but they need to start winning games consistently. LeBron James echoed the importance of this moment, stating that the team controls its own destiny. Communication will be key for the Lakers as they navigate this busy stretch of games, according to Austin Reaves. He believes that talking to each other will help the team improve, especially since they won’t have much practice time. The Lakers will face the Orlando Magic next in their quest to get back on track.