JJ Redick seemed visibly frustrated during the post-game press conference after the Los Angeles Lakers lost heavily to the Golden State Warriors, 124-98, in a preseason game in San Francisco. Although the game was not officially counted in the regular season, Redick criticized his team's lack of intensity and commitment, especially in the first half.
"The way we started the game was insane...the first half was unacceptable," Redick said. The Lakers struggled from the outset, trailing 81-53 at halftime and at one point facing a deficit of 38 points. Offensively, the team committed 14 turnovers in the first two quarters, which contributed to their poor performance.
This loss was more surprising given the Lakers' strong 127-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings just two days earlier. However, the Lakers chose to rest several key players for this second game of back-to-back, including Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, and Ziaire Williams. Despite the absences, Redick insisted that he still expects the team to perform at their usual level.
Sandro Mamukelashvili was the standout player for the Lakers, scoring 15 points on 60% shooting, with 6-10 field goals and 3-4 three-pointers. However, the Lakers faced defensive challenges, allowing the Warriors to shoot 57.5% in the first half. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg took advantage of the defensive lapses, scoring 17 points.
In the second half, the Lakers managed to regroup somewhat, returning to their defensive principles. Redick noted that the team that took over in the second half allowed them to regain some control. The Lakers still have three games remaining before the regular season begins, with their next game scheduled for Thursday against the Kings at the Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers Fall Heavily to Warriors in Preseason Game, Coach Expresses Disappointment
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