{"id":151497,"date":"2026-02-11T07:59:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T07:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=151497"},"modified":"2026-02-11T07:59:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T07:59:46","slug":"breaking-news-lakers-drop-one-to-the-thunder-and-jj-redick-had-plenty-to-say-afterward-officiating-quickly-became-the-headline-as-frustration-boiled-over-following-monday-nights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=151497","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS: Lakers drop one to the Thunder \u2014 and JJ Redick had plenty to say afterward. Officiating quickly became the headline as frustration boiled over following Monday night\u2019s loss. \ud83d\udc40\ud83c\udfc0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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JJ Redick frustrated after Lakers fall to Thunder despite strong shooting night<\/h2>\n

\"Lakers'<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Lakers saw their three-game winning streak come to an end Monday night with a 119\u2013110 loss to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder \u2014 a result that felt closer than the final score suggests.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles trailed by just three points with about a minute remaining but missed its final three shots, allowing the Thunder to pull away late. While the Lakers shot an efficient 50% from the field against one of the NBA\u2019s top defenses, struggles from beyond the arc and costly turnovers ultimately sealed their fate.<\/p>\n

After the game, head coach JJ Redick didn\u2019t hide his frustration \u2014 not just with his team\u2019s mistakes, but with the physical style of play and the limitations of the NBA\u2019s coach\u2019s challenge system.<\/p>\n

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A physical game that pushed the Lakers<\/h1>\n

\"Lakers'<\/p>\n

Even without star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal injury), Oklahoma City brought its trademark physical defense to Los Angeles. The Thunder are known as one of the league\u2019s most aggressive defensive teams, and that intensity was evident throughout the night.<\/p>\n

The Lakers appeared prepared for the challenge, but at times the physicality tested their composure. In the third quarter, guard Austin Reaves was caught between Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Joe on a play with heavy contact but no whistle. Reaves reacted in frustration and was assessed a technical foul \u2014 a moment that highlighted the tension surrounding the officiating.<\/p>\n

Redick acknowledged that the Lakers expected a physical contest, yet he still felt the officiating and the challenge system left him with limited recourse.<\/p>\n

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Redick frustrated by coach\u2019s challenge limitations<\/h1>\n

\"JJ<\/p>\n

One of Redick\u2019s biggest postgame talking points was the NBA rule allowing only two coach\u2019s challenges per game \u2014 with no additional challenges awarded even if both are successful.<\/p>\n

Redick used both of his challenges during the game:<\/p>\n

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    One on an out-of-bounds call<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    One on a play where Reaves appeared to be tripped<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    He later regretted using one of them too early.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cThe Austin trip was a big play,\u201d Redick said. \u201cHe got tripped and it would have been an easy proximate foul. I shouldn\u2019t have used the one, especially the one out of bounds\u2014it was ridiculous.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Asked whether the NBA competition committee has discussed expanding the number of challenges available to coaches, Redick said he was unaware of any such conversations.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cNot to my knowledge,\u201d he said. \u201cI mean, how many are you gonna\u2014are you gonna go 6-for-6 in a game? Because you\u2019re gonna get six opportunities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    His comments reflect a growing sentiment among some coaches that the current system doesn\u2019t adequately account for games with frequent questionable calls.<\/p>\n

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    Turnovers and missed threes proved costly<\/h1>\n

    \"Lakers<\/p>\n

    Despite frustration with officiating, Redick made clear the loss was not solely due to refereeing.<\/p>\n

    The Lakers committed too many turnovers early, particularly in the first half. They finished the half with 10 turnovers that led directly to 20 Thunder points \u2014 a gap that proved difficult to overcome.<\/p>\n

    Oklahoma City\u2019s defensive pressure also disrupted Austin Reaves after halftime. The guard had a strong first half, scoring 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting, but struggled in the second:<\/p>\n

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      Second half:<\/strong> 1-for-7 shooting, 4 points<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Redick said Reaves generated decent looks but simply didn\u2019t convert.<\/p>\n

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      \u201cThere was a couple tough 3s that he took but he had a couple angles on his drives that he just didn\u2019t finish,\u201d Redick said.
      \u201cSome of it is make-miss. We had open looks down the stretch, we didn\u2019t make those.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      The Lakers also struggled from three-point range late, going just 3-for-11 from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n

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      \u201cHit singles, not home runs\u201d<\/h1>\n

      For Redick, the most frustrating element remained the unforced turnovers \u2014 the kind he believes are preventable.<\/p>\n

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      \u201cThey\u2019re gonna pressure you\u2026 but they\u2019re going to naturally create some turnovers,\u201d he said.<\/em>
      \u201cAgain, it\u2019s the unforced ones that you can kind of point to and say, we don\u2019t need it. Try to hit singles. We need to hit singles, and it seems like we don\u2019t need the home run.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      The comment reflects a broader theme in Redick\u2019s coaching approach: valuing smart, simple possessions over risky, highlight-style plays.<\/p>\n

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      What the loss means for the Lakers<\/h1>\n

      While disappointing, the loss doesn\u2019t drastically change the Lakers\u2019 trajectory. The team showed it can compete offensively with elite defenses and nearly erased a late deficit against one of the league\u2019s top teams.<\/p>\n

      However, the game exposed several areas for improvement:<\/p>\n

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        Ball security against pressure defenses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Late-game three-point shooting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Adjustments to physical defensive schemes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Managing coach\u2019s challenges strategically<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Redick\u2019s postgame remarks suggest he views the defeat as more of a learning opportunity than a major setback. Still, his comments about officiating and challenge limitations may resonate across the league as coaches continue to push for potential rule adjustments.<\/p>\n

        For the Lakers, the message is clear:<\/strong> against elite teams like Oklahoma City, small mistakes \u2014 whether turnovers, missed shots, or wasted challenges \u2014 can make the difference between extending a winning streak and watching it end.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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