Redick praised Luka Doncic's excellent shooting efficiency.
2026-04-02 07:48
Thanks to contributions from Luka Doncic, Austin Reeves, and Deandre Ayton, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-113 at home in another key game of the 2025/26 NBA regular season, extending their winning streak to four games. In an interview, Redick stated that Luka Doncic is a very hard-working and dedicated player with exceptional shooting efficiency.
According to the data, Luka Doncic scored 42 points and 12 assists in this game, Austin Reeves scored 19 points and 4 assists, while Deandre Ayton contributed 18 points and 1 assist for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said, "We did well after switching to the number 15 play. After the switch, everyone was doing their job, and the low post help defense was also very good. At that time, Donovan Mitchell was not shooting well, and James Harden was not getting hot either. We accepted the situation to some extent and successfully limited their offensive rhythm in the second quarter."
"We executed our offense very well in the first three quarters and launched plays from multiple positions, consistently making the right choices and the right passes."
When discussing the team's performance in March, Redick said, "I think it all starts with health. When the roster is stable for a period of time, it's easier to define roles, playing time, and rotations. Luka Doncic had a month that was arguably top-tier in the modern NBA, Austin Reeves returned to health, LeBron James performed well on both ends of the court, and Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes performed well at their respective positions. All of this helped the team win at a high level of competition."
"Luka Doncic can make those difficult shots with great efficiency and with a lot of effort. He's very focused, and when he's in that state, the game is a lot of fun."
Redick continued, "There are many forms of leadership. LeBron James's hustle on the court is a form of leadership; it's about taking action to accomplish everything needed to win."
After securing their 50th win of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently ranked 3rd in the Western Conference standings, and their next game will be an away game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Redick commented, "The Thunder are excellent on both ends of the court, so we have to do everything we can to limit their drives to the basket. They also have a great grasp of the game's tempo and are a very difficult team to defend."
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