JJ Redick explains Lakers' 'insane' start in loss to Warriors
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Lakers coach JJ Redick called an early timeout just 52 seconds into their game against the Warriors due to poor execution of scripted plays, signaling frustration with the team's readiness.
- The Lakers, missing key players like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, fell behind early, trailing 45-31 after the first quarter and 81-53 at halftime.
- Redick expressed strong dissatisfaction with the team's first-half performance, emphasizing his expectation to compete and win despite missing star players.
- The coach addressed the team firmly at halftime, which players acknowledged helped refocus them for the second half.
- Although the Lakers outscored the Warriors 45-43 in the second half, the early deficit led to a 124-98 blowout loss.
