The Los Angeles Lakers lost a game that they could ill-afford to let slip away on Friday night, falling to the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center, 122-115. Winter is coming, as an ominous December schedule looms on the horizon. In this installment of Laker Film Room, I take a look at some of the worst defense that the Lakers have played this season, questionable decision-making from players and coaches alike, and Kyle Kuzma’s phenomenal 28-point second half.

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