LOS ANGELES — JJ Redick called the 55-game stretch through Thursday night the hardest of his 17-year career, transcending playing and coaching alike. The Lakers’ coach was referring to the emotional and mental energy expended day after day as its own challenge – minimal practice time and little rest during the midseason march toward eventual win-or-go-home games in the spring. Two nights after Redick had to sit all five of his preferred starters in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs – whether for injury or injury-related rest – the Lakers looked well-rested on Thursday as they powered their way past the the Dallas Mavericks, 124-104, to head...
