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Lakers star Anthony Davis reacts after missing a shot while being fouled by Toronto center Jakob Poeltl, left, during the first half of the Lakers’ 123-103 win Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Davis left the game after sustaining a left eye injury. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
JJ Redick caught himself before the 10th game of his coaching career Sunday night.
The young Lakers coach was about to use a well-worn coaching adage, chuckling at the absurdity of offering a “back in my day” to anyone listening.
“There’s an old saying in coaching, ‘You are what you emphasize,’” he said before the Lakers played the Toronto Raptors. “‘Your team becomes what you emphasize.’”
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Since taking the job, Redick has repeatedly stressed the importance of certain things. Crash the glass. Get back on defense. Stay in rhythm on offense.
And after returning from a 1-4 trip, those important aspects have once again become a focus for the Lakers. But against the Raptors, that version of the Lakers didn’t arrive — at least not on time. They got crushed on the glass. They got beat in transition. And they stagnated on offense.
Luckily, it happened early in the game.
After a sluggish first quarter, the Lakers started to do the things the coaching staff has been emphasizing, zooming past the Raptors for a 123-103 win to stay undefeated at Crypto.com Arena.
The team fully found its footing midway through the third quarter, LeBron James barreling in transition, Anthony Davis anchoring the defense and Austin Reaves slashing through the paint.
Lakers star LeBron James, center, scores between Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji, left, and forward Jonathan Mogbo during the first half Sunday. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes celebrates after a slam dunk against the Toronto Raptors in the second half Sunday. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)
“We got back in transition,” James said. “And then we executed offensively. Got the shots that we wanted. And that helped build a lead.”
James finished with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 16…
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Author : LA Times
Publish date : 2024-11-11 05:19:00
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