Overview
- A 127-113 win over the Cavaliers pushed Los Angeles to 50 wins and gave JJ Redick his 100th victory as a head coach.
- The Lakers reached back-to-back 50-win seasons for the first time since Phil Jackson’s tenure.
- Redick rejected comparisons to Phil Jackson and Pat Riley, saying he has a lot left to accomplish.
- He praised stability on his bench, noting he has kept largely the same staff and stressing the group’s resilience.
- Attention now turns to the postseason after last year’s five-game loss to Minnesota, with Deandre Ayton bolstering the frontcourt and Luka Doncic playing at an MVP level.