LOS ANGELES: Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni was among a trio of NBA coaches feeling decidedly un-festive this week with their teams mired in December difficulties.

D’Antoni, whose team has struggled with injuries to superstar Kobe Bryant and veteran point guard Steve Nash among others, didn’t have any sympathy to spare for Lakers fans after the team’s second straight blowout road defeat on Monday night, a 117-90 loss at Phoenix.

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