JJ Redick Discusses Lakers’ Defensive Issues Vs. Spurs

Dec 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick watches game action against the Sacramento Kings during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesWhen the Los Angeles Lakers have been at their best, their defense has been on point. In their return to the court against the San Antonio Spurs, that defense greatly failed them in the second half and head coach JJ Redick had no answer.

The Lakers were outscored 37-13 in the fourth quarter of the contest, ultimately being blown out at home in their first game back after back-to-back postponements. As Redick pointed out, once the Spurs called a timeout late in the third…