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Since being hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick has experimented plenty with lineups and rotations. Notably, he recently put Austin Reaves as the main ball-handler, taking on more point guard responsibilities.
Thankfully, Max Christie found himself once again as a much-needed 3-and-D presence to relieve defensive pressure off Reaves. Then, Rui Hachimura is a bigger body that can occasionally give L.A. extra opportunities and be a worthy fourth-scoring option.
However, with Dorian Finney-Smith entering the fold, the Lakers’ defense is continuing to improve. But following Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, Redick was not pleased with his team’s execution in the first half and Reaves would agree with him.