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Austin Reaves gets real on Lakers' top improvement need vs. Thunder
TL;DR
Austin Reaves emphasizes the Lakers' need for a reliable substitute for Luka Doncic to enhance their performance against the Thunder. He believes improvement is crucial for Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs.
Key points
- Austin Reaves identifies a need for a substitute for Luka Doncic
- Lakers scored only 19 and 18 points in the second half against Thunder
- JJ Redick is the Lakers' coach focusing on offensive strategies
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The Los Angeles Lakers struggled against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Actually, 'struggle' may be an understatement. Coach JJ Redick watched his squad score 19 and 18 points in the latter half of this NBA Playoffs bout. LeBron James played as good as he could and Luka Doncic remains to be sidelined due to an injury, so what's the play here? Austin Reaves posits that he knows that their top improvement need is.
Reaves gets real on how Lakers can improve against the Thunder
The primary point of improvement is to find an adequate substitute for Luka Doncic who can run the Lakers offense. See, LeBron James may play great but Coach JJ Redick cannot just rely on him for all of the NBA Playoffs. This is where Austin Reaves comes in. The Lakers guard posits that the only way they have a fighting chance is if he also improves in Game 2, via
Q&A
What does Austin Reaves say the Lakers need to improve against the Thunder?
Austin Reaves states that the Lakers need a reliable substitute for Luka Doncic to effectively run their offense.
How did the Lakers perform against the Thunder in the playoffs?
The Lakers struggled significantly, scoring only 19 and 18 points in the second half of their playoff game against the Thunder.
Who is the Lakers' coach and what is his strategy for the playoffs?
The Lakers are coached by JJ Redick, who is looking for ways to support LeBron James without over-relying on him during the playoffs.
