The Lakers completely missed their matchup

« I realized that in the first two minutes of the match », JJ Redick counters who was asked by a reporter at what point, particularly in the third quarter, he realized his team would probably missed his match in Atlanta.

The reporter then asks him what he learned from these first two minutes. ” Nothing “, the coach of the Lakers answers, with a stern expression. The rest of his brief appearance before the press – less than two minutes – will be of the same type. The coach talks about the defeat “ very disappointing » of which there are » not much to remember ».

His level of frustration is at the peak of the bankruptcy of his troops, who, despite the absence of LeBron James and Austin Reeves, logically started as favorites in a match in which the main managers of the opposing team were on the side (Trae Young, Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Johnson, etc.).

The Hawks also had a negative score (4 wins – 5 losses), while the Lakers went on a “road trip” with a very favorable record (7 wins – 2 losses). ” They provided the required level of effort, urgency and physical impact », Redick analyzes in a few words the opponent of the evening, who won by 20 points (122-102).

Failed start of “journey”

Clearly implying that his Lakers did not. The night’s statistical results prove him right. His team conceded 68 points in the first period, and then experienced a serious slump in the third quarter. Messed up on offense – with turnovers leading to 36 points for the opposition – and unable to contain the Hawks’ counterattacks (22 to 8), his team lost its footing.

Seeing the gap getting worse, reaching 30 units, the California technician even preferred to release his starters in the middle of this third period. Including AC Luka Doncic, who still finished with a double-double (22 points and 11 assists in 27 minutes), but lost 5 balls and missed 10 shots (7/17).

« (The Hawks) played phenomenally, but we didn’t even come close to competing, which looks bad on paper and in pictures. This is one of those matches where, yes, the food will taste bitter tonight. It’s the NBA, we have 82 games, the next one is coming », Deandre Ayton prefers to stand out.

What’s next? A not-to-be-missed trip to Charlotte before the shocker in OKC next Wednesday. The Lakers will end their “trip” with “back-to-back” matches against the Pelicans and Bucks. Hoping to show a different face than I did in Atlanta.