That's what happened on Christmas, when the Lakers were blown out and bullied by the Houston Rockets. Just as they were by the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, the slower Lakers were exposed on a marquee stage. And Redick has had enough of it.

JJ Redick said he told his group to be ready for an “uncomfortable” practice and film session on Saturday to address what Redick described to reporters as a lack of proper care. LAL next plays Sunday vs. SAC.

Homework didn't stop over the Christmas break for the children of Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick. Before Thursday's 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets, Redick told reporters he and his wife asked their two sons to pen "persuasive essays" in order to receive their biggest gifts.

Until it was good, the Lakers’ flaws never appeared on the surface. But since starting 15-4, the team has collapsed. Christmas Day was another showcase for their downward spiral.

The team took its third straight loss Thursday in a one-sided affair, an outcome made worse by rising star Austin Reaves exiting the game with another calf injury. The Rockets led by double-digits for the entire second half and outrebounded the Lakers 48-25.

In a recent interview, JJ Redick expressed concern about the lack of "championship habits" that is hindering the Lakers' success.

Austin Reaves was ruled out of the remainder of the Lakers' game against the Rockets due to left calf soreness.

Dave McMenamin: JJ Redick said he told his group to be ready for an “uncomfortable” practice and film session on Saturday to address what Redick described to reporters as a lack of proper care. LAL next plays Sunday vs. SAC.