The Lakers were on a roll with their new lineup. After losing four of their five previous games before the change, the Lakers immediately went 3-0 following the swap. The new lineup would go another change once Rui Hachimura had to miss time because of an ankle injury,

Redick expects Hachimura will return to the starting unit when healthy, but the coaches will try to incorporate longer stretches on the court for rookie wing Dalton Knecht off the bench.

JJ Redick said he’s going to go to a “dark place” after the loss before clarifying he’s going to go his basement, turning off all the lights and rewatching film. “That’s my therapy,” Redick said.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he expects forward Rui Hachimura to return to the starting lineup after he comes back from a left ankle

The amazing play of rookie Dalton Knecht will present the Lakers with a key lineup decision once Rui Hachimura recovers from a sprained ankle.

Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on November 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO U