(Video) ‘Furious’ JJ Redick takes the floor as LeBron James and Lakers struggle mightily against Sixers

Lakers HC JJ Redick was left furious after LeBron James and Co. had a poor showing against the 76ers in the 2nd quarter.

(Video) ‘Furious’ JJ Redick takes the floor as LeBron James and Lakers struggle mightily against Sixers

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Things were going in the right direction for LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers side lately, who were on a four-game win streak and have won six of their last seven. However, they failed to win their recent game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. This has led to doubts over JJ Redick‘s side possessing the consistency to win playoff games.

Redick, who is known for being outspoken, was clearly upset with his team’s performance after they fell to the 76ers and struggled to score in the second quarter. Redick retaliated by calling a brief timeout, rushing onto the floor, snatching the basketball, and yelling at his players. Dalton Knecht, a rookie, was among them.

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Redick had called a play, but he didn’t seem to execute it right. He also blamed Austin Reaves for throwing the ball following the play. Many supporters praised the first-year coach’s feisty response and his attempt to keep his players accountable. This was after the reaction swiftly went viral on social media. In addition to Redick, former Laker and NBA great, Shaquille O’Neal also chimed in with his take.

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Shaq stated that ‘the Lakers lacked effort’ despite having a stronger side against the Sixers. He also agreed with Redick’s outburst on the NBA on the TNT show. Mostly because the Lakers were tipped to win against the Sixers, who were without star center Joel Embiid and veteran Paul George.

LeBron James makes clear admission about Lakers loss

Against a Philadelphia 76ers squad that was visibly poor, the Lakers took the lead in the first quarter. Then came the terrible time. Anthony Davis left the game after ten minutes of recording his seventh 40-20 performance in a single game a day before. As he made his way to the dressing room, he grabbed his stomach. Later, it turned out to be an abdominal strain.

From there, the Lakers fell and lost the lead, eventually losing the match against a poor 76ers squad. Lakers star LeBron James addressed Davis’ situation. After the game, LeBron James said, “When our best player goes out, it’s always challenging.”

Nevertheless, James took the role of the Lakers’ guiding light while Davis was away. He had nine assists and 31 points. But his effort went in vain because he had eight turnovers and his favorite target was not accessible. Since the previous season, AD has only missed nine games. The nine-time All-Star will work to return to action as soon as possible, despite the possibility that an abdominal strain will keep him out of action for a few games.