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Lakers' Christmas Loss: Coach Blasts Team's Effort, LeBron Silent

1/3/2026

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The Lakers lost 119-96 to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day, their third consecutive defeat.
JJ Redick, head coach, criticized the team's effort, saying, "We don’t care enough right now."
LeBron James scored 18 points, leaving the court without speaking to the media.
Dwyane Wade and John Wall said James should not be overly concerned with Redick's comments.
Wade noted James focuses on golf, hinting at an evolving retirement role.

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The Lakers lost 119-96 to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day, their third consecutive defeat.
JJ Redick, head coach, criticized the team's effort, saying, "We don’t care enough right now."
LeBron James scored 18 points, leaving the court without speaking to the media.
Dwyane Wade and John Wall said James should not be overly concerned with Redick's comments.
Wade noted James focuses on golf, hinting at an evolving retirement role.