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Luka’s impact on the Lakers’ 3PT% is INSANE 🤯🔥(via WildCommon4968/Reddit) pic.twitter.com/ty9kOGbSQe— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) March 8, 2025
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FUCK BOSTON!!! pic.twitter.com/xeYhjmAgje— LakerLand (@Lakerland0821) March 8, 2025
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CAN LUKA GET REVENGE ON JAYLIN?That's the big question for tonight's Lakers/Celtics matchup. The wild card is Luka Doncic, who will be looking for revenge and redemption for how Jaylin Brown outplayed him in the NBA Finals last year.Luka clearly did not have a great series in… https://t.co/rH28xzpp7K pic.twitter.com/mOGsBN5o5s— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 8, 2025
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UPDATE: Jaxson Hayes is expected to miss tonight’s game against the CelticsLakers with no starting center tonight pic.twitter.com/7D95ci75RD— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 8, 2025
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Paul Pierce thinks JJ Redick deserves more respect for the Lakers' success this season: "JJ is out here looking like a young Pat Riley" https://t.co/Afh7qgjWmi— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 8, 2025
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Brian Windhorst admits LA Lakers ‘weak point’ has proved him wrong https://t.co/R3NO00vvZ6— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 8, 2025
At the trade deadline the Lakers made a move to land Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets. This was later rescinded after a failed medical, with Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and a 2031 first round pick returned to the lakers.
Earlier this week, James Worthy said he was pleased the deal was rescinded as it extended Dalton Knecht’s rookie season with the team.
This statement also made sense because of the highly effective center play from Jaxson Hayes, who has defied his doubters, and made the failed trade for Mark Williams a non-issue.
NBA insider Brian Windhorst had positive comments for the Lakers and made an admission over his previous views on Jaxson Hayes.
He explained: “Jaxson Hayes who I thought was going to be the weak spot in this team, he had 19 points in the first half last night, because he’s thriving playing alongside LeBron and Luka. We are setting up for a potential very special spring and the Lakers are right in the middle of it.”
Hayes ended up with 10 rebounds, and is coming on strong for the team, impressing fans along the way.
Ahead of this weekend’s game between the Lakers and Celtics, Windhorst suggested this could end up being the 2025 NBA Finals.
“Lakers at Celtics, I have no idea if this is the last time they are playing this year, or the first of many.”
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Good to see Windy give Jax his flowers for his great play.
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Iconic Rivalry.🕖: 5:30 PM PT📺: ABC, ESPN📻: ESPN LA 710/1330 KWKW pic.twitter.com/eOapZ0IDIP— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 8, 2025
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8 straight pic.twitter.com/cQEGqKSVnG— Jack Perkins (@purehoop) March 8, 2025
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LUKA DONCIC REVENGE GAME VS JAYLIN BROWNLook for Luka Doncic to finally have his breakout game for the Lakers as he demolishes Jaylin Brown and the Celtics to put an end to the rumors that it was Brown's defense against Luka that convinced Dallas he was not the right superstar… https://t.co/rpyYElzFUI pic.twitter.com/lySn5SIHXD— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 8, 2025
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GAME DAYLAKERS VS CELTICS TONIGHT pic.twitter.com/dDKL7EmWei— Lakers Empire (@LakersEmpire) March 8, 2025
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Rivalry continues today
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The last time the Lakers played in Boston… pic.twitter.com/PX3RJcjrIw— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) March 8, 2025
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What makes the Celtics unstoppable?
@KingJames explained what Boston’s biggest strength is on the court.
: https://t.co/o0r893QKrq pic.twitter.com/ulOU7smxVO— Mind the Game (@mindthegamepod) March 8, 2025 -
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The most interesting battle will be Jaylin Brown guarding Luka Doncic. Brown's defense on Luka was supposedly one of the reasons the Mavs soured on him as the future face of their franchise. Luka Doncic is the perfect superstar to become the next great a Celtics killer. He's the… https://t.co/5Mrp2X3O2i pic.twitter.com/tTm1FT2tdw— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 8, 2025
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JJ Redick Confirms Message to Unpopular Lakers Star in Locker Room Speech asMultiple Confessions Emerge https://t.co/IUNanDdaWD via @es_sportsnews— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 8, 2025
The coach’s monologue wasn’t just about the Lakers’ gritty comeback—it was a defining moment for a player who rarely gets the spotlight. He didn’t praise LeBron. He didn’t point to Luka. Instead, Redick singled out an unexpected hero, proving that the Lakers’ success isn’t just about their superstars. “I don’t know if you remember what I said to you in the timeout. I said you’re going to make another big one. You made three more. That was big time. You won us the game. I’m dead serious. You won us the game,” he said as the locker room erupted in agreement with hoots and cheers…
Who was Redick talking to? Gabe Vincent.
The Lakers had started the night 3-for-8 from deep, struggling to find their rhythm. But Vincent’s second-half shot-making flipped the script, hitting four clutch threes that kept the Lakers alive. Redick made sure the entire room knew who delivered when it mattered most. However, in a heartwarming instance, Redick wasn’t the only one ready to give Vincent their flowChampionship teams don’t just rely on their biggest names—they thrive because of the role players who embrace their responsibilities.
Redick pointed to Gabe Vincent and Jaxson Hayes as perfect examples. “I thought Jackson’s defense in the second half and Gabe’s shot-making was huge. I mean, Gabe doesn’t make those four threes, we’re not even in the game. Once we reached their level of effort and how hard they were playing, we were right there and we all felt that in the second half.”
The Lakers’ bench is no longer just “filling minutes”—they’re actively changing games.
It’s not just about effort—it’s about execution. The Lakers have allowed the fewest points in the NBA over the last 10 games, giving up just 106 per contest.
And their defense is directly fueling their offense. The Lakers rank in the 93rd percentile in transition efficiency. They average 1.18 points per transition possession—a sign of elite fast-break execution.
The numbers prove it: this isn’t a random hot streak—it’s a legitimate identity shift.
This win over the Knicks wasn’t a masterpiece—the Lakers still struggled offensively. But they won because of resilience, defensive grit, and unexpected contributions.
JJ Redick’s speech made one thing clear: the Lakers aren’t just about their stars anymore. This team has real depth, real fight, and a championship mindset.
If their role players keep stepping up like this? The rest of the NBA is in serious trouble.
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The two discussed their bond in an appearance on Redick’s podcast in October 2023, just over a year after their initial meeting. During that season, which culminated in Redick being promoted to calling the Celtics’ championship victory in the 2024 NBA Finals, Redick complimented Mazzulla for his “thoughtfulness around the game” and “attention to detail.”
“I talk all the time about people that are truly obsessed with this game,” Redick said on his first ESPN broadcast with their lead team. “They are sickos. And Joe Mazzulla is an absolute sicko.”
“Sicko” is the highest form of compliment from Redick, who proudly labels himself a “basketball sicko” any chance he gets. Now, Redick describes Mazzulla as a “good friend.”
“We stayed in touch,” Redick said. “… The last two years, podcast included, and calling games and getting to see him. But particularly last year, we talked quite a bit on text after games and whatnot.”
When Redick prepared for his job interview with the Lakers, he consulted with several coaches, including Mazzulla and Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, as well as former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who was advising Lakers brass during the process.
Mazzulla and Redick are kindred spirits with how they see the game, both from a broader tactical approach and their obsession with the minutiae.
“When I was going through this process, he, along with a few other coaches in the NBA, were really helpful,” Redick said. “Not just in preparing for an interview, but just really helping me understand what this was and what it required.”
From his many podcast and media appearances to his opening news conference with the Lakers, it’s been clear how much “Mazzullaball” — Mazzulla’s 3-point-heavy offensive approach — has resonated with the Lakers’ coach. Redick’s modern, analytics-based approach to offense and defense was a breath of fresh air for the Lakers.
Mazzulla famously doesn’t fraternize during the season with opponents — including former coaches and players. He believes it dulls his edge. But he made an exception with Redick after finding out that Redick’s Pacific Palisades home burned down in the Los Angeles wildfires on Jan. 7.
“I have the utmost respect for him,” Mazzulla said. “He was sitting across from this table and then decided to enter the arena. I wish more people would do that. So the fact that he did that and wanted to be in the arena just shows how competitive he is.”
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Our “D” is better and even LBJ with those Blocks is showing he’s giving when absolutely needed. As well as we can we have to do more fundamental passing. We need Luka and Reaves and LBJ to be more TO conscience.
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Lakers defense in the fourth quarter during their winning streak.The best defensive team in the NBA 🔒 #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/D5V4nslsbI— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) March 8, 2025
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LAKERS LOOK TO SWEEP 4-GAME ROADIE!Looking to solidify the #2 seed in the West, the Lakers open a critical 4-game road trip in Boston against the champion Celtics tomorrow night. How the Lakers fare in these four games should give us a realistic idea of whether the Lakers and… pic.twitter.com/bi8XJiZSgX— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 8, 2025
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LAKERS FANS FLYING HIGH It's hard not to be drunkenly giddy right now if you're a Lakers fan. I was so excited about how our defense totally shut down the Knicks in the fourth quarter and overtime that I barely slept all night and had to get up early for the NBA on Sirius.… pic.twitter.com/pgh7xHGWhI— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 7, 2025Read MoreLAKERS FANS FLYING HIGH It's hard not to be drunkenly giddy right now if you're a Lakers fan. I was so excited about how our defense totally shut down the Knicks in the fourth quarter and overtime that I barely slept all night and had to get up early for the NBA on Sirius.… pic.twitter.com/pgh7xHGWhI— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 7, 2025 - Load More Posts
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