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Lakers' JJ Redick issues brutal Austin Reaves evaluation against Thunder
TL;DR
Lakers' coach JJ Redick criticized Austin Reaves for his poor performance in a loss to the Thunder. The team struggled offensively, scoring only 19 points per quarter after a strong first half.
Key points
- JJ Redick criticized Austin Reaves for his performance
- Lakers scored only 19 points per quarter in the second half
- LeBron James cited Luka Doncic's absence as a factor in the loss
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Without Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers have to play a precise brand of basketball against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Throwing things at the wall and seeing if they stick will usually not result into good outcomes when facing a team that wants to repeat. Coach JJ Redick and the rest of his squad led by LeBron James knows this but it seems like Austin Reaves does not have enough grasp of their team strategy yet.
Redick goes brutal on Reaves after Lakers' Game 1 loss to Thunder
See, the Lakers were playing quite great against the tough Thunder defense in the first half. But, Coach JJ Redick saw his squad struggle to score more than 19 points per quarter after that. the loss to not having Luka Doncic. Their head coach on the other hand? He thinks that a chunk of their woes came from Austin Reaves playing subpar basketball, via
Q&A
What did JJ Redick say about Austin Reaves after the Lakers' loss to the Thunder?
JJ Redick criticized Austin Reaves for playing subpar basketball, which he believed contributed to the team's struggles.
How did the Lakers perform offensively against the Thunder?
The Lakers scored only 19 points per quarter after a strong first half, indicating a significant drop in offensive production.
What impact did Luka Doncic's absence have on the Lakers' game against the Thunder?
LeBron James attributed the loss partly to the absence of Luka Doncic, highlighting the team's need for precise play without him.
