Kendrick Perkins slams JJ Redick for the team’s trappings
The Los Angeles Lakers stumbled on Christmas Day, losing 119-96 to the Houston Rockets in front of a packed house in Crypto. after that, JJ Redick was not happy and alluded that the team didn’t seem to care about the competition. Kendrick Perkins does not agree with this positionblaming Redick for a lack of leadership responsibility LeBron James and Luka Dončićwhile speaking on Get Up, ESPN.
Perkins explained that James and Doncic have body language. However, he also added that he saw them complain after the call. But Perkins emphasized that the poor effort was a reflection of the coaches.
The The Lakers played disorganized basketballgiving the ball away 16 times, including many turnovers in the first half that allowed the game to get away quickly. Also, their defense was weak, allowing the Rockets to shoot 53.3% from the floor. But the biggest problem was in the committees. Incredibly, the Rockets won the battle 48-25, including 17 offensive rebounds, which led to more second-chance opportunities.
Doncic was unhappy with the officiating and his team’s performance. He didn’t play his best game, scoring 25 points on 9-of-17 shooting. But he was also -25 as the Rockets did everything they could to frustrate him. James was also soft in this game, scoring 18 points while shooting 7 of 13 from the floor.
The The Lakers also lost Austin Reaves to a calf injuryand his timeline for his return is unknown at this time. Before this week, the Lakers had not lost two games in a row this season. They have now lost three in a row. While Redick is frustrated with this team, he also has to contain them to prevent further slide. The Lakers will have their first chance to end their losing streak on Sunday when they host the Sacramento Kings.
2025-12-26 15:23:00
