Overview
- After a 128-121 victory over Memphis, Redick explained his late-game choice with four words, saying of Hayes, “He was playing better.”
- Hayes logged 23 minutes with 12 points on 5-for-6 shooting, two steals and a block, finishing plus-8 and anchoring key fourth-quarter stops.
- Ayton finished with four points and six rebounds in 25 minutes and, per Redick, has grown frustrated with his touches during a recent dip in production.
- The Lakers improved to 21-11 and 11-0 in clutch games, with Redick crediting half-court defense and late blitzes for decisive turnovers.
- Redick voiced concern about offensive execution, saying he called a dozen plays after a timeout and only four were run correctly.