Overview
- Luka Doncic scored 34 points and LeBron James added 24 as Los Angeles snapped a three-game slide and moved to 20-10.
- Nick Smith Jr. delivered 21 points off the bench, stepping into an expanded opportunity during Reaves’ expected month-long absence.
- The Lakers shot 52.8% from the field and, in Redick’s view, produced their most consistent effort of the season by winning all four quarters.
- Marcus Smart started in Reaves’ place as Redick made modest rotation tweaks after a lengthy practice and staff–player meeting.
- Redick, who had criticized the team’s effort after the Christmas loss, set priorities of defensive clarity, role clarity and offensive organization, noting the offense became less organized after LeBron James returned.