Slumping Lakers look for 'recalibration' after team meeting

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The questions came in rapid succession to Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton after L.A's first practice since a disappointing Christmas Day loss to the Houston Rockets that caused Lakers coach JJ Redick to publicly rebuke his team's effort.

How was the energy of the group? Was what needed to be said actually said? And how was it received?

"Hold on. Hold on. Hold on," Ayton said. "That's a lot. You're bombarding me with a lot."

The Lakers have had more questions than answers lately. They are on a three-game losing streak and have lost six of their past 10 games. And all 10 of their losses this season have been by at least…