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Breece Hall takes indirect shot at Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves amid Lakers' success
TL;DR
Breece Hall made an indirect comment about Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves after the Lakers' Game 2 victory over the Rockets, praising their defense. He questioned if the Lakers looked better with all five players playing defense.
Key points
- Breece Hall commented on the Lakers' performance
- He indirectly referenced Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
- The Lakers held the Rockets under 100 points in Game 2
- Marcus Smart is leading the Lakers' defensive strategy
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New York Jets star running back Breece Hall appears to have taken an indirect shot at Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
After the Lakers' impressive Game 2 win over the Houston Rockets, Hall took to X to praise Los Angeles while also appearing to take a subtle shot at their star backcourt duo.
"Is it me, or did the Lakers look good when 5 guys actually play defense?," Hall wrote.
The Lakers' defense has been the surprise of the series. They have held the Rockets under 100 points in the first two games, which has consisted of high pressure, physical strategy led by former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart.
Los Angeles held Houston to under 40 percent shooting from the field and 24 percent from beyond the arc on Tuesday. On top of that, the Lakers forced Kevin Durant to a playoff career-high nine turnovers.
Lakers' defense improved despite criticism surrounding Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
At the start of the season, the Lakers' defense was among the worst. However, since the All-Star break, the team has sustained a high level of effort and significantly improved.
Q&A
What did Breece Hall say about Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves?
Breece Hall praised the Lakers' defense while indirectly suggesting that Doncic and Reaves were not contributing positively.
How did the Lakers perform in Game 2 against the Rockets?
The Lakers held the Rockets under 100 points, showcasing a strong defensive strategy.
Who is leading the Lakers' defensive strategy in the playoffs?
Marcus Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year, is leading the Lakers' high-pressure defensive strategy.
