US EditionLakers’ JJ Redick eager for playoff preparations against Timberwolves
- The Lakers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a best-of-seven first-round playoff series that starts Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Lakers finished the regular season with a 50-32 record, edging out the Timberwolves, who had a 49-33 record.
- Los Angeles had a practice focused on shooting and conditioning on Tuesday in preparation for Game 1.
- Redick said preparing for Game 1 on Saturday is key, emphasizing open-minded adjustments afterward are important.
- Anthony Edwards, an All-NBA guard who averaged career highs in points, is likely high on the Lakers' scouting report.
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The Los Angeles Lakers made a key roster decision ahead of their first-round playoff series against the bigger Minnesota Timberwolves.Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka opted not to convert any of their two-way centers Christian Koloko and Trey Jemison III to a standard contract, making them ineligible to play throughout the playoffs.ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that the Lakers were comfortable with their decision to not convert either big man…
Pine Journal
Julius Randle struck an offensive balance in Minnesota. Will that be a better playoff formula?
Julius Randle will make his third career playoff appearance Saturday in Los Angeles when Minnesota meets the Lakers for Game 1 of the first-round series. He noted it’s one of “the few times” throughout his career where he feels like “I have a chance to really play for something.” And he’s excited — not just for the stage, but also the circumstances surrounding him heading into it. “I’m excited in just my comfort level with coach (Chris Finch), t…
San Bernardino Sun
Lakers’ JJ Redick eager for playoff preparations against Timberwolves
EL SEGUNDO — Throughout his first season as an NBA head coach, JJ Redick’s eagerness for game planning for the Lakers’ next opponent was evident. Now, he and his staff are about to face their biggest problem-solving challenge as a collective: strategizing for a first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Game 1 kicking off the series on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. “The first thing [assistant coach] Greg St. Jean a…
Finch Must Dig Deep Into His Bag To Beat LA - Zone Coverage
Chris Finch coached his first playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies in 2022. During the fourth quarter of Game 6, he made a controversial decision. https://zonecoverage.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DLo-turnover.mp4 D’Angelo Russell committed two turnovers within just over one minute of each other. After his second turnover, a dismayed Finch had seen enough. He jerked back in his chair before popping up and signaling to the bench for Jor…
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