Lakers beat 76ers; Redick happy with Austin Reeves' outstanding performance.
2026-02-07 07:33
In a key game of the 2025/26 NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-115 at home, thanks to contributions from Austin Reeves, LeBron James, and Rui Hachimura. JJ Redick stated that the players' resilience helped the team return to competition and expressed his delight at Austin Reeves' outstanding performance.
According to the data, Austin Reeves scored 35 points and had two assists for the Los Angeles Lakers in this game, LeBron James scored 17 points and had 10 assists, and Rui Hachimura contributed 14 points and one assist.
When asked about Luka Doncic's injury, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said, "He has some soreness in his hamstring and he doesn't feel ready to return to the game. The medical team agrees, so we've put him on rest. He'll get checked out. It's not an injury yet, just soreness in his hamstring."
“Things started to go wrong when Luka Doncic had to leave the game. But the lineup that came on late in the game, and all the players on the court in the second half, their resilience and tenacity really helped us get back into the game.”
Redick pointed out, "We kept Austin Reeves' playing time under 25 minutes, but his performance in this game was truly incredible. His drives to the basket, drawing fouls, and scoring in the paint were all very exciting to see."
“Everyone deserves recognition, and Kleber’s fighting spirit, attitude, and performance as a teammate have never changed. He is a player who is easy to support.”
In addition, the Los Angeles Lakers recently acquired shooting guard Luke Kennard in exchange for Gabe Vincent.
Redick stated, "Gabe Vincent is deeply loved by his teammates and coaches, and we are very grateful to him. We are also excited about the addition of Luke Kennard. He is one of the best shooters in the NBA, and he will be a corner threat and an off-ball threat, helping the team to run their offense better."
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