{"id":56050,"date":"2025-04-25T07:33:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T07:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=56050"},"modified":"2025-04-25T07:33:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T07:33:11","slug":"report-news-jj-redick-slaps-lakers-with-harsh-reality-despite-game-2-win-over-timberwolves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=56050","title":{"rendered":"REPORT NEWS: JJ Redick slaps Lakers with harsh reality despite Game 2 win over Timberwolves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>JJ Redick issues a reality check as the Lakers prepare for Game 3 against the Timberwolves.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lakers-head-coach-JJ-Redick-speaks-to-media-before-a-game-two.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick speaks to media before a game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Los Angeles Lakers evened their first-round series with a 94-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, but head coach JJ Redick made it clear that there\u2019s still work to be done.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking with The Los Angeles Times\u2019 Dan Woike, Redick offered a blunt assessment of the Lakers\u2019 offensive performance.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe tape showed we weren&#8217;t very good offensively,\u201d Redick said. He noted the Lakers must find ways to create more \u201cthrust\u201d and \u201cpace\u201d moving forward.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles scored just 94 points while shooting 45.3% from the field and 20.7% from three-point range, connecting on only six of 29 attempts from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n<p>That output fell far below their season averages of 113.4 points per game on 47.9% shooting and 36.6% from three, where they typically hit 13.3 threes per contest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JJ Redick urges offensive improvement as Lakers prep for Game 3 vs. Timberwolves<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Luka Doncic once again anchored the Lakers with 31 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, and a block, showcasing his playoff poise and ability to carry the offense when needed.<\/p>\n<p>However, Redick\u2019s postgame reality check signaled the team can&#8217;t rely on individual brilliance alone if they plan to advance.<\/p>\n<p>The series now shifts to Minneapolis, where the Timberwolves posted a 25-16 home record during the regular season. Game 3 is set for Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.<\/p>\n<p>With Games 3 and 4 on the road, the Lakers will aim to build on their defensive momentum while addressing Redick\u2019s concerns about offensive efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist who serves as ClutchPoints&#8217; Orlando Magic reporter and NBA writer. Julian has 3 years of profession<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JJ Redick issues a reality check as the Lakers prepare for Game 3 against the Timberwolves. 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