JJ Redick Criticizes Lakers' Defense After Blowout Loss to Spurs

The Lakers' defensive struggles continue as they suffer a third consecutive loss, with Austin Reaves and Redick addressing the team's issues.

The Lakers lost 126-102 to the San Antonio Spurs after being outscored 73-40 in the second half, extending their losing streak to three games.
Head coach JJ Redick described the team's defensive performance as 'atrocious,' highlighting a lack of rim protection and defensive rotations.
Austin Reaves took accountability for the team's struggles, admitting his performance over the last three games has been subpar, despite having a strong offensive season.
The Lakers rank 28th in paint defense this season, a significant decline from their 2019-20 championship season when they ranked eighth in the category.
The team aims to recover during their ongoing home stand, with Redick showing players defensive film to address recurring issues before their game against the Miami Heat.