Overview

• JJ Redick’s expletive-filled tirade during the third quarter of Game 2 was audible on national TV and aimed at restoring focus and urgency in his team.
• The Lakers responded immediately, extending their lead from 11 to 20 points and securing a 94-85 victory over the Timberwolves.
• LeBron James publicly supported Redick’s intense coaching style, describing it as part of his personality and emphasizing the team’s understanding of his methods.
• Redick clarified that his outburst was a deliberate coaching tactic to address disorganization and prevent momentum loss, not frustration or anger.
• The win evens the Lakers’ first-round playoff series 1-1, with Game 3 set to take place in Minnesota on Friday.