Head coach JJ Redick brought out a new starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies as Max Christie got the nod in the backcourt next to Austin Reaves. His primary task was to contain Grizzlies’ All-Star guard Ja Morant and Christie put in a stellar performance.
Obviously slowing someoone like Morant down takes a team effort, but Christie was was the point person and his efforts stood out. Morant finished with just 20 points on 6-of-21 shooting while also committing seven turnovers in the Lakers’ 116-110 victory.
Afterwards, Christie spoke on when he found out he would be starting, and his focus in defending Morant.