Turnovers, Defense, and Some LeBron-Rust…
Los Angeles was buzzing with excitement as the Lakers took on the Chicago Bulls with their dynamic duo LeBron James and Rui Hachimura back on the court. But oh boy, did that excitement turn to bewilderment real quick! The Bulls took Lakers for a leisurely stroll, handing them a 146-115 defeat – and, no, this wasn’t an overtime fiesta! Apparently, the Lakers’ defense decided to take an early vacation, leaving JJ Redick mourning the loss louder than a kid dropping an ice cream cone.
Redick was quite the philosopher post-game, pointing to their spin-cycle of 21 turnovers that generously gifted the Bulls 27 points. Yet, in his infinite wisdom, Redick decided to bestow some “grace” upon the Lakers for playing their seventh game in ten days and nursing those bruised muscles back to life. He philosophized over the wayward defense like a sage, dissecting why the Windy City whirlwind breezed past their contest attempts. But hey, at least he believes in redemption.
With only a dozen games left before playoffs, Redick is hoping to sprinkle some defensive magic over his troops, thinking that’s their golden ticket. Redick’s mantra? Tap into that ‘edge,’ which sounds like code for avoiding defensive sleepwalking. The chase for the best playoff seat is still on and Redick’s hoping it’s one of the comfy ones at the Staples Center, so let’s hope the Lakers’ defense decides to RSVP that comeback soon!
