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Things were good for the Lakers just a week ago

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A week ago they were flying, today they're floundering. Down four starters, a late scratch that broke the camel's back and a 36-point beatdown at home. Then, JJ Redick and Jarred Vanderbilt went chest-to-chest on national television.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick watches game action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Crypto. com Arena. LOS ANGELES โ€” The clock barely touched 16 seconds.

Sixteen. That's how long it took for the Los Angeles Lakers to fracture. Not their lead โ€” they never had one.

Not their playoff hopes โ€” those were already solidified โ€” but their landing spot is on life support. No, what shattered in those 16 seconds was something quieter. Something uglier.

Something that happens when a team that was flying just seven days ago suddenly can't breathe. JJ Redick called a timeout. Pulled out his dry-erase board.

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