PORTLAND, Ore. -- When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic in February, little did coach JJ Redick know that his club wasn't just acquiring a superstar player, but also a precious resource for his scouting department's playoff preparation.
Sunday, shortly after Redick and his players and coaching staff watched the LA Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors in overtime and, as a result, lock in the No. 3 seeded Lakers' first round opponent as the No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves, the coach said he will tap into Doncic's experience against the Wolves last spring.