2 weeks Ago By Andrei De Guzman, NBA Analysis Network
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to bounce back after a loss in Game 1 of their playoff series. In their opener, the Los Angeles Lakers were stunned by the challenge imposed by the Minnesota Timberwolves , beaten 117-95. The T-Wolves were led by the inspiring leadership of Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels stepping it up , and it has left JJ Redick and the Lakers searching for answers.
JJ Redick reveals LA Lakers enjoyed their ‘best’ practice for months As they savored the privilege of having a homecourt advantage, the Lakers’ flat performance came as a surprise. Led by Luka Doncic and LeBron James to the three seed in the Western Conference with 50 wins, the Lakers had a week off to get prepared for the playoffs. J.
J. Redick has reflected that they were not able to make the most out of their break. Following the team’s April 21 team practice, the Lakers coach believes they are now making up for lost time.
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported: “JJ Redick said in retrospect he and his coaching staff wonder if they should have scrimmaged more with the week off going into Game 1. “He said LAL had their best practice in months today and worked up a good lather.” JJ Redick said in retrospect he and his coaching staff wonder if they should have scrimmaged more with the week off going into Game 1.
He said LAL had their best practice in months today and worked up a good lather “We had our best practice we’ve had in months,” Redick said, via Lakers Nation’s Ryan Ward. “They played live for a very extended period of time.” JJ Redick: “We had our best practice we’ve had in months.
They played live for a very extended period of time." Areas to address for Lakers heading to Game 2 The Lakers have plenty of key matters to address for the must-win Game 2. One has been their collective defense.
The Lakers demonstrated a horrendous effort in guarding Minnesota, prompting the road team to make history by tallying a franchise postseason record 21 triples led by the motivated Naz Reid . Another one focuses on Austin Reaves . The Lakers’ third star was disappointing for the Lakers with a passive 16-point performance, prompting Kendrick Perkins to note how the Timberwolves shut him down.
The Lakers bench was also flat, with the no player scoring into double digits. This needs addressing. The stage is set for Game 2 on April 22, and we can only wait to see if the lively practice has sparked something for the team.
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