Seeking better cohesion, Lakers take on Suns

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With their first run of consecutive victories in a month, the Los Angeles Lakers are feeling better about the road ahead, with talk of a disconnect between players and head coach Darvin Ham suddenly quelled.

The Lakers will test that new-found unity in a home matchup against the Phoenix Suns onThursday.

In the midst of losing nine of 11 games, and falling to 3-10 since winnin