DETROIT — JJ Redick, the mathematically inclined Lakers coach, knows the sample sizes are too small as the Lakers enter their third week of the season. Still, 27th in anything is probably at least a little concerning.
Through six games, that’s where Redick’s team ranked in defensive efficiency, a stunning statistic considering his team is anchored by one of the NBA’s premier defensive players in Anthony Davis.
“I think we can be a really good defensive team,” JJ Redick said before Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. “I’m confident when we get a larger sample size, we won’t be 27th in the league.