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Lakers coach rips players for ‘unacceptable’ behavior with rarely seen decision

Lakers coach JJ Redick made an unusual call in the opening minute of Tuesday’s game against the Warriors, pulling his first timeout just 52 seconds into the contest after his team’s shaky start. The Lakers, already missing key players like Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler, struggled early, turning the ball over on a slow offensive possession that led to a Warriors fastbreak and a quick 3-pointer by Brandin Podziemski.

By the second possession, Redick had seen enough, halting play to address what he called ‘unacceptable’ execution, noting that his players failed to run even basic plays correctly. The early miscues spiraled into a blowout, with the Warriors leading 45-31 at the end of the first quarter and 81-53 at halftime.

Redick reinforced his expectations during halftime, emphasizing accountability despite the roster shortages, though the Lakers’ first half performance fell short of his standards.

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