Lakers vs Rockets: Three things we learned from Wednesday night

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Dec 7, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) grabs a rebound in front of Houston Rockets forward Montrezl Harrell (5) in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

Losing in a blowout is never an easy pill to swallow, but neither is a four-game losing streak. Going into their next game against the Suns, the Lakers will try and end both of those bad trends and kill both birds with one stone.

An easy answer to fixing their problems from Wednesday’s loss is to start playing like themselves again.

They must enjoy the game together in order to excel at it, and that kind of atmosphere should change with Russell returning soon.

Lou Williams needs to continue to be a factor though, and not let his hot hand wear off so easily.

High-scoring from the bench and better ball control and offensive flow will lead to them getting things back on track.

Following their loss to Houston, their record falls to 10-14 on the year — but we must remember that even this is farther along than we expected that they would be.

Next: Lou Williams Provides Silver Lining

So cut them some slack, if you can.

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Lakers vs Rockets: Three things to know

By Keith Rivas | Dec 7, 2016

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