The Los Angeles Lakers bounced back after a rough stretch over the past few games on NBA. JJ Redick’s team found its rhythm again. They took down the Oklahoma City Thunder with a dominant 126-99 victory. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves played key roles in the win. They led the offense with strong support from LeBron James. After the game, the veteran forward spoke to the media. He revealed what helped the Lakers beat the Thunder.
“You attack pressure with pressure…nobody is faster than the ball. It comes to ball movement and things of that nature that combat a lot of the ball pressure. When the ball’s moving, the ball’s flying around. I thought we did a great job of being able to put the ball on the ground when the defense shifted, being able to find the extra guy on the perimeter either for shots or drive-and-kicks,” stated LeBron James after the game.
However, the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Western Conference throughout the season. They secured the top seed and clinched a playoff spot weeks ago. After the loss, Jalen Williams explained the team is now using these games to test new strategies. They want to explore different styles of play while preparing for the postseason.
Even so, this does not take away the Lakers’ merit. They controlled the game from start to finish and won all four quarters convincingly. LeBron James and his teammates know they must still secure their NBA playoff spot. They are focused on maintaining their level to enter the postseason in top form.
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder
Lakers head coach JJ Redick opens up on this team performance against Thunders
The Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder came at a crucial moment in their season. Head coach JJ Redick appeared to have restored the balance of the team. After the game, Redick praised his players for their performance.
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“I thought we were very connected both in intent and spirit on both ends of the floor. Very committed to what we were trying to do defensively and very committed to where we felt like we could generate good shots offensively against a terrific defense,” explained Redick.
Besides, Redick praised his players for keeping the lead in every quarter. That’s a tough task against a team like the Thunders. They always find a way to bounce back and come from behind. However, the team still has four games left in the regular season. They can’t afford to get complacent. Their third-place finish is not guaranteed yet.
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