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The Lakers look to not only remain undefeated in the NBA Cup but also on their home floor when they host the Jazz on Tuesday.
It didn’t take long for the Lakers to put together a five-game winning streak this season. This is definitely an encouraging sign, especially since it took until March for Los Angeles to do that last season. And not to jinx it or anything, but the best part about this winning streak is that it’s sustainable given how the purple and gold have been playing as of late.
The Lakers will be at home — where they remain undefeated — for the next three games. Tuesday’s match will be an NBA Cup game, where Los Angeles also remains unbeaten dating back to last season. It’s nice to be on the right side of these winning streaks and, hopefully, contrary to the famous saying, they don’t intend to be broken.
In order for the Lakers to keep their winning streak — whether it’s their overall record, at home or in the NBA Cup — some aspects of their play must still improve. Let’s start by looking at it from the standpoint of their matchup against the Jazz:
Can the Lakers defense still improve?
This is what I’m going to pay most attention to in Tuesday’s game against Utah, who employ two speedy prolific scoring starting guards in Jordan Clarkson and Colin Sexton. Clarkson and Sexton are the exact type of guards the Lakers defense struggled to contain early in the season, specifically before they replaced D’Angelo Russell on the starting lineup for Cam Reddish.
Can the Lakers handle the Jazz early?
Maybe it’s the fact that the Lakers have had way too many nail-biters of late but it would be nice to see Los Angeles take care of Utah early. This isn’t to say the Jazz will be a walk in the park as no opponent is in today’s NBA, but it’s important to note that they’ve been struggling to start the year. They’ve only won three out of their first 10 games and were on a six-game losing streak to begin the season. They’ll also be on their third game in four nights.
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A sustainably great season could be underway.
James has been nothing short of brilliant in 2024-25, stuffing the stat sheet and shooting the lights out. Roughly a month shy of turning 40, there are few who would argue against his inclusion on a far-too-early All-NBA team.
One of the primary reasons he and the Lakers have been mutually successful has been the unavoidable fact that Redick has cracked the code—thus far, at least.
Through 13 games, the Lakers are 9-4 and James is flirting with averaging a triple-double. He set a new personal best for consecutive games with at least 10, 10, and 10, and has already produced three different 30-point outings.
James’ quality of play can’t be praised enough, but far too little is being said about how brilliant Redick’s approach to his utilization has been.
JJ Redick proving less can be more from LeBron James in regular season
James is currently averaging 23.3 points, 9.2 assists, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.4 three-point field goals made on .514/.431/.758 shooting. A vast majority of players will never come close to hitting any of those marks, let alone posting them simultaneously.
One of the biggest takeaways from the way the Lakers are currently using James can be found in that first number—James’ lowest scoring average since his rookie season in 2003-04.
The reason for that startling fact is simple: James is averaging career-low 16.6 field goal attempts per game. For those who haven’t been watching, it’s likely baffling that Redick would have him attempting fewer shots when he’s converting at clips of 51.4 percent from the field and 43.1 percent from beyond the arc.
James has been playing as a part of the system rather than as the heart of it, however, which has made way for him to truly take over when the team needs him most—all without expending too much energy.
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Finally a head coach who actually moves AD to be the alpha and LeBron to be the beta (with exceptions, of course).
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Here are three ways the 2024-25 Lakers have changed under JJ Redick — and one way they remain troublingly the same.
1. AD as the ‘hub’
While it was Ham who bestowed the “Wilt Davis” nickname on Anthony Davis two seasons ago, referencing legendary big man Wilt Chamberlain, it is Redick who so far has unlocked the real-life comparison.
Through the season’s first nine games, Davis became just the second Laker in history to average 30 points, 55% shooting and 10 rebounds. The first? Chamberlain, in 1969-70.
Davis has averaged his most touches per game and dribbles per touch since player tracking data began in 2013-14. And once he gets the ball, he is executing, averaging 1.19 points per direct touch — his best in a season in the player tracking era.
2. LeBron’s reduced role
As Davis’ touches have increased, James’ have decreased. The 22-year vet is spending more time off the ball than he ever had. James’ 24.8% usage rate so far this season would be the lowest of his career.
Part of the strategy is to free James from expending energy initiating the Lakers’ offense; he has brought the ball up the floor 24.1 possessions per game, which would be his fewest in a season since 2015-16.
Redick has instead tasked James with using his 6-foot-9, 250-pound frame in ways other than pounding the rock. This season, James is averaging 7.4 off-ball screens per 100 possessions as the screener, significantly up from 4.4 last season and nearly double his 3.9 mark in 2022-23. And it’s working to spring his teammates for scoring opportunities. Lakers cutters are averaging 1.28 points per direct play when James is the off-ball screener, ranking 14th in the league among players to set 50 or more off-ball screens as the screener this season.
He’s also coming off screens more this season, cutting 10.2 times per 100 possessions using an off-ball screen, up from 8.2 last season and his most since 2015-16, when he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
On defense, the same energy-saving strategy has been implemented, starting with switching instead of fighting through screens on pick and rolls. He has switched 47% of the time he has been the screen defender against on-ball screens, the 13th-highest rate among players to defend 50 picks or more so far.
“We’re not going to rely on LeBron James iso fourth-quarter ball,” Redick said. “Like, that’s not who our identity is going to be. So, I think it starts with the thing that was presented to the team on the first day: Here’s our identity offensively; here’s our identity defensively; and then your system should help emphasize those things. And so that’s where we’ve been particularly deliberate.”
3. A new, innovative offense
After ranking 15th last season, the Lakers are No. 5 in offensive efficiency so far in 2024-25, scoring 117.0 points per 100 possessions.
The most striking difference is the way they are sharing the ball, ranking ninth in passes per game this season, up from 23rd last season. Their average touch length has dropped from the 19th shortest to the ninth shortest, while the average dribbles per touch have dropped from 14th fewest to fifth fewest. The ball is moving more and faster, player to player and side to side, forcing the opposing defense out of position.
And they are also using far more off-ball screens per game (47.8, which ranks 14th) compared with last season (27.3, which was last) to keep the offense in motion instead of constantly looking for mismatches in the pick-and-roll.
“Their execution stands out to me,” said Suns coach Mike Budenholzer, whose team played L.A. twice in the preseason and twice already in the regular season. “The force in which they’re cutting and screening and playing. Davis is bringing a lot on both ends of the court. So I think that’s a reflection of JJ as a coach, and I’m sure his staff. The players are obviously taking whatever they’re working on in practice and applying it.”
And there’s still major room for improvement beyond the arc, something former 3-point specialist Redick emphasized in the preseason and insists will come.
Last season, the Lakers ranked eighth in 3-point accuracy (37.7%), 24th in 3-pointers made per game (11.8) and 28th in 3s attempted (31.4).
The only one of those categories that has improved through 10 games is attempts (32.8), but Redick wants more.
“The thing as a coach is you can envision a certain thing and you can have a goal for things. It doesn’t mean you’re going to get there,” Redick said last week. “I think it’s important to always emphasize the things you want. That hopefully becomes part of your identity.
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Wonderful article by Dave McMenamin and Matt Williams about how JJ Redick has same team from last year playing much better.
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How LeBron James has already begun to adapt in the JJ Redick era.
JJ Redick might be enjoying one of the most remarkable starts for a first-year head coach, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their fifth consecutive win with a 9-4 record after last night’s victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite lacking prior head coaching experience, Redick’s fresh approach and emphasis on a new mindset are already paying off—an area where Darvin Ham struggled during his tenure.
Redick has implemented a balanced system that prioritizes offensive involvement, defensive schemes reminiscent of the early 2000s, and a renewed focus on Anthony Davis. The most notable transformation, however, is in LeBron James, who continues to defy age in his 22nd season. Before last night, James posted his fourth consecutive triple-double, a first in his illustrious career. In an NBA Cup qualifier against the San Antonio Spurs, he tallied 15 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists, propelling the Lakers to a 120-115 win.
“He’s consistently able to make the right read and make the right play,” Redick said post-game, praising LeBron’s decision-making and versatility. “On a night where he’s not taking a lot of shots, he’s still out there getting 12 assists and 16 rebounds.”
For James, it’s business as usual. With 146 career triple-doubles and just weeks away from turning 40, he’s aiming to play all 82 games this season, a promise to Redick and Lakers fans alike. Last season, he played 71 games and shot over 40% from three and 54% from the field, marking his best efficiency since joining the Lakers in 2018.
While Redick is cautious about overextending LeBron, the Lakers’ offense is thriving through Anthony Davis, who is averaging 31.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks in 35 minutes per game. With their next three games against beatable opponents, the Lakers are poised to extend their winning streak, reinforcing that hiring Redick might be the franchise’s smartest move in years.
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Every day, every decision, every game, it seems as if JJ Redick is proving he really is the next Pat Riley. Lakers now 3rd seed in West.
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Aloha,
Talk about a crazy year. When the schedule came out, it looked like the Lakers were going to be severely challenged. But we find ourselves the 3rd seed and 1. 1/2 games out of first with the 5th best record in the NBA.
I think JJ has proven that he is up for the job. Moving DLO to the 2nd unit has made a world of difference. It has balanced the team, giving us DLO and Dalton to go with LeBron. Now the bench is scoring.
There are defensive concerns but our offense has become one of the best in the league. Hopefully the return of Vando will help in that area. Adding Cam to the starters has helped our defense and it’s been pretty good during our 5 game winning streak.
JJ wants a 9 man rotation but I really think we should go 10 deep. I don’t think it’s wise to play LeBron and AD extended minutes every night.
Austin is shooting 36% from 3 but I think he will be better. If he can get it up to 38% or better he can be that 3rd star. He is flourishing in this offense and averaging 18 a game with nearly6 assists and 5 boards. The best of his career.
In Dalton we finally have that motion 3 point shooter. We have other guys that are good 3 point shooters but Dalton can shoot on the move which we didn’t have before,
Now if we can just get all our guys healthy at once perhaps we can figure out how good this team can be. Starting at the end of this month, through most of December most of our games are on the road. I think we only have 4 or 5 at home. That will be a real test. I hope we pass. If we get through that stretch on a positive note, this team might be contenders after all.
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JJ has certainly been a breath of fresh air. I’m already confident he is going to become a great head coach for the Lakers.
I also agree with you on a 10-man rotation. Need to learn to win without AD and LeBron. I still believe we need a trade for a starting center (Williams or Kessler).
If we could get a defense first point guard like Smart, we could even start Dalton and have Reaves become the 6th man off the bench. Or maybe DLO will stay and be a 6MOY candidate.
Lakers in good situation. Big question is what will Rob do if anything. Next move is about championships this year and next, which are probably LeBron’s last two shots as a Laker.
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BREAKING: The Lakers are building a statue of Pat Riley 🐐
Well deserved. pic.twitter.com/WktvIakq7w
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What a radical idea. Great players & great coaches.
I can envision a future where we'll have statues of Pat Riley, Phil Jackson, and JJ Redick together having a basketball conversation in front of the Lakers' arena. https://t.co/nlrFRgWl6v pic.twitter.com/Q2pzZiujwR
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Read MoreWith Rookie head coach JJ Redick continuing to make all the right moves, the Los Angeles Lakers suddenly find themselves only a pair of upgraded starters short from becoming a legitimate NBA championship contender.
The Lakers need to replace starting point guard D’Angelo Russell with a point guard who can shoot threes and defend at a high level and starting wing Rui Hachimura with a shot blocking center who can play with AD.
With a current top-five offensive rating and bottom-five defensive rating, the Lakers desperately need to start elite individual defenders who can not only guard multiple positions but also hold their own on the offensive end.The Boston Celtics faced the same challenge two years ago when they replaced a point guard and center combination of Marcus Smart and Robert Williams with a Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis combo.
Ironically, the leading candidates to replace D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura in an upgraded Lakers starting lineup are former Celtics All-Defensive point guard Marcus Smart and center Robert Williams III.There’s no question that Boston’s addition of elite defensive point guard Jrue Holiday and stretch center Kristaps Porzingis were the major catalysts that propelled the Celtics to their league best 18th NBA championship.
The Lakers would be smart to emulate what the Celtics did to win and pursue their own defensive upgrades at point guard and center by trading for former elite Boston starters Marcus Smart and Robert Williams.Let’s look at what the Lakers would have to give up to trade for Marcus Smart and Robert Williams, how each player would fit with the current roster, and what resulting starting lineup and rotation would look like.
Marcus Smart and Robert Williams Trade
… The Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Maxwell Lewis, and 2029 and 2031 unprotected first round draft picks for POA point guard Marcus Smart and defensive center Robert Williams III.
Trade essentially moves two current starters in Russell and Hachimura, two non-rotation young bench players in JHS and Lewis, and two first round picks for Smart and Williams to upgrade team’s starting defense.
Marcus Smart and Robert Williams III are proven two-way players who represent major defensive upgrades over one-way players D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura. Lakers give up some offense for better defense.The Lakers are obviously hoping point guard Marcus Smart and center Robert Williams successfully fill the same identical roles for them that point guard Jrue Holiday and center Kristaps Porzingis did for the Celtics.
Smart and Holiday are statistically similar point guards who can shoot the three and can shut down opposing teams’ top scorers while Williams and Porzingis are often injured big men who can be dominant when healthy.Russell and Hachimura are not valuable enough to motivate the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers to trade Smart and Williams so the Lakers will likely need to include their unprotected 2029 and 2031 first round picks as sweeteners.
With LeBron James now slated to play just another two more years, the Los Angeles Lakers cannot afford to miss this opportunity to tie their nemises Boston Celtics and win their both 18th and 19th NBA championships.Besides upgrading the starting lineup, the trade for Smart and Williams III also opens up roster spots to promote two-way players Koloko and Olivari to standard rotation contracts and save almost $9 million in salaries.
Marcus Smart Transforms Point of Attack
… Marcus Smart gives the Lakers the desperately needed legitimate two-way point-of-attack point guard to fill the role that Jrue Holiday now plays for the Boston Celtics and Alex Caruso currently plays for the OKC Thunder.
Trading for Smart fills the Lakers’ need for an elite perimeter defensive guard to slow down opposing teams’ top scorers without having to sacrifice offensive firepower and desperately needed volume 3-point shooting.
Marcus Smart’s not only a better 1-on-1 and team defender than Cam Reddish or Jarred Vanderbilt but he’s also a proven point guard who can run the offense, make plays for teammates, and rain threes from deep.Right now, Cam Reddish has done a respectable job replacing D’Angelo Russell and giveing the Lakers’ starting lineup an elite perimeter defender who can slow down or shut down opposing top guard and wing scorers.
Unfortunately, Reddish has not been able to contribute enough on the offensive side of the ball to justify his defensive contributions. In the Lakers’ last 5 games, Cam has generated a negative net rating of -12.7.While there remains the possibility of Jarred Vanderbilt eventually replacing Reddish, it’s no certainty that Vando will be able to contribute enough offensively to justify starting him at guard for his defense.
In the end, the Lakers need to trade for an elite two-way player like Marcus Smart if they want to be serious contender to win an NBA championship in what will likely be the final two seasons of LeBron James career.Most importantly, Marcus Smart gives the Lakers a quality replacement for D’Angelo Russell at point guard to reduce wear and tear on LeBron James while dramatically balancing the team’s perimeter offense and defense.
Robert Williams Unleashes Anthony Davis
… While plagued by injuries, Robert Williams III gives the Lakers the second defensive big they need to pair in a two-bigs starting lineup with Anthony Davis and to replace AD as rim protector when he goes to bench to rest.
While Williams struggled with major injuries last season and only played in 4 games this season, he has legitimate elite DPOY defensive level talent and, if he can remain healthy, would give the Lakers 2 DPOY candidates.
Williams is currently averaging 12.0 points, 5.7 boards, 1.7 assists, 1.7 blocks, and 1.7 steals in just 18 minutes per game. Robert has 123.1 offensive rating (#1), 111.6 defensive rating (#7), and +11.4 net rating (#2).While Williams doesn’t stretch the court like Porzingis, he’s able to defend all five positions at all three levels. He can block shots to protect the rim as well as switch onto smaller and quicker guards and wings on the perimeter.
Robert essentially gives the Lakers a slightly smaller version of Anthony Davis. Together, they can essentially put a lid on the basket. Staggered, they can provide the Lakers with 48 minutes of elite rim protection every game.While Williams’ injury history is a major concern, especially if the Lakers are giving up an unprotected first round pick as compensation, his $12.4 million salary would be a major bargain for a team with salary issues.
With both Anthony Davis and LeBron James earning max contracts, the Lakers need to limit what they spend for the rest of their starting lineup and 9 or 10-man rotation. Williams is moderate risk, high reward player.Williams would not only give the Lakers a second defensive big who can protect the rim and defend 1–5 on the perimeter but also guarantees the Lakers will have an elite rim protection for all 48 minutes of every game.
Lakers Post-Trade Depth Chart and Rotation
… The biggest move the Lakers made last summer was to hire JJ Redick, who is quickly proving to be exactly what L.A. needed as their new head coach. Redick is committed to both transforming and modernizing the Lakers.
JJ has the Lakers off to their best start in years. LA currently has a 9–4 record for the season, is undefeated at home, has a 5-game winning streak, and now holds 4th place in the highly competitive Western Conference.
After playing with the starting lineup that made last season’s West Finals and going 1–4 on their first road trip, Redick replaced D’Angelo Russell with Cam Reddish in the starting lineup and the team has now won five straight.Trading for Smart and Williams would enable the Lakers to dramatically improve their starting point guard and center and upgrade their defense to be top-5 championship caliber just like their current top-5 NBA offense.
Adding an elite point-of-attack defensive guard like Marcus Smart and a DPOY quality big like Robert Williams III simply transforms the Lakers two-bigs starting lineup into a torid offensive and defensive juggernaut.The Lakers would now have a starting lineup of Smart, Reaves, James, Davis, Williams; a bench of Olivari, Christie, Knecht, Vanderbilt, Koloko; and a development group of Vincent, James Jr., Reddish, Wood, Hayes.
The beauty of the roster after trading for Smart and Williams is how deep the roster is at each of the five positions and how young the team is with LeBron James at 39 and Anthony Davis at 30 being the oldest players.The Lakers’ 15-deep post-trade roster includes a championship caliber starting lineup, a dynamic bench that should be among the best in the league, and a group of reserves with great development potential.
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With Rookie head coach JJ Redick continuing to make all the right moves, the Los Angeles Lakers suddenly find themselves only a pair of upgraded starters short from becoming a legitimate NBA championship contender.https://t.co/DyuMu0l1rk pic.twitter.com/QfMjay4KzL
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Marcus Smart and Robert Williams Trade
Besides upgrading starting lineup, the trade for Smart and Williams III also opens up roster spots to promote two-way players Koloko and Olivari to standard rotation contracts and save almost $9 million in salaries.https://t.co/DyuMu0l1rk pic.twitter.com/Z5PGOgjDJD
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Marcus Smart Transforms Point of Attack
Most importantly, Marcus Smart gives Lakers a quality replacement for D’Angelo Russell at point guard to reduce wear and tear on LeBron James while dramatically balancing the team’s perimeter offense and defense.https://t.co/DyuMu0l1rk pic.twitter.com/rdVoY41FSU
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Robert Williams Unleashes Anthony Davis
Williams would not only give Lakers a second defensive big who can protect the rim and defend 1–5 on the perimeter but also guarantees the Lakers will have an elite rim protection for all 48 minutes of every game.https://t.co/DyuMu0l1rk pic.twitter.com/OSlZ4X693U
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Lakers Post-Trade Depth Chart and Rotation
The Lakers’ 15-deep post-trade roster includes a championship caliber starting lineup, a dynamic bench that should be among the best in the league, and a group of reserves with great development potential.https://t.co/DyuMu0l1rk pic.twitter.com/9wCTVlENHL
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RISK OF TRADING FOR ROBERT WILLIAMS
While Williams is an injury risk, he only makes $12.4M per year and will only cost Russell or Vincent plus draft capital. Trading for Robert Williams essentially turns our pick into another Dalton Knecht. Smart trade.https://t.co/DyuMu0l1rk pic.twitter.com/mOsQZdoHI8
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Aloha Tom, another trade machine only trade. Not sure why the Trailblazers or the Griz would do that. First there has never been anything coming from the Grizzlies camp to indicate that Smart is even available. And even if he were it would not be for that package. They are set in the backcourt with Ja and Bane. They have a 3 point marksman in Kennard and Pippin jr who is proving to be a quality backup PG. Smart was brought in for defensive purposes. He fills the hole left by Brooks leaving. DLO would not be of value at all. And Hood-Shapino isn’t valuable for a contender plus they would have to either cut him or another player and eat their salary. As for Williams they have a lot of bigs so adding a player of Rui’s caliber isn’t going to help them tank. He isn’t an expiring contract and they are trying to move veterans. Besides that trade sends them over the tax line and I doubt they are willing to pay luxury taxes to make that trade.
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Nope. Two guys who look like they’re already on the downside of their careers AND we give up all of draft assets…unprotected?! Ludicrous and bad GMing.
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Quincy needs a chance to make the Lakers 9-man rotation.
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I agree with you, Tom. That guy is just the real deal.
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Give him a chance, but he needs to play minutes, not just sit.
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rob will continues to look impressive
when this guys healthy he’s so impactful
problem is his availability is a gigantic question mark pic.twitter.com/ac5k1ghQag
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If we’re using Gabe Vincent as the main salary filler to trade for him its worth the risk imo…He’d have a crazy impact on our team, especially playing next to LeBron https://t.co/pLR2NBqfRs pic.twitter.com/HOxDwAfBat
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Lakers will go 4-1 to finish 13-5 after next 5 games.
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3-2 cautious side.
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The team is one of the best offenses in the Association so far, but we’re one of the worst defensive teams. Transition D is a huge issue but one that isn’t a game breaking issue in the playoffs when the game slows down so if we can tread water like this until the overall defense (especially rebounding) comes around I think we’ll be OK. Need Vando back though. He could potentially help with all of those issues.
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The big question is, when are we expecting Vando and Wood back? We are in the middle of November, and there are no updates at all.
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Espn has Wood out til Christmas; Vando’s not on the injured list. Rui is day to day. Koloko better stay healthy…
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Does anyone remember when we started 2-10 last season? 9-4 is a breath of fresh air.
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Thanks to JJ Redick!
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Don’t like LBJ going back to back. See if we can win without him on those. He was off his great game to above average, looked tired.
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I was going to say the same. Yes, he looked tired. It’s just that he knows how to get it done.
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This should be an easy win just like the Pelican. Sorry that we’re not going to get to see Walker Kessler play as he’s injured. This should give us another win and push us to 10-4.