JJ Redick insisted the Los Angeles Lakers remain a strong team despite their nine-game winning streak coming to an end against the Detroit Pistons.
The Lakers fell 113-110 in a close contest, ending their run of victories while still holding a strong position in the Western Conference.
The result offered a setback, but not a shift in how the team views itself.
JJ Redick’s reaction to the LA Lakers loss vs Detroit Pistons
Redick assessed the loss after the Lakers saw their nine-game winning streak snapped by the Detroit Pistons.
“That we’re a good basketball team. I believe we are a good basketball team. I thought we could be a good basketball team the entire season,” Redick said.
He added: “We saw flashes of it and short stretches of it, and we are a good basketball team. I think we have to continue to play together and all that stuff.”
The response reflects confidence in the team’s identity despite the narrow defeat. It also points to consistency and cohesion as the key factors moving forward.
JJ Redick points to injuries after Lakers streak ends
JJ Redick also highlighted the impact of availability on the Lakers’ performance following the loss.
“It is remarkable to me, not an excuse, but our winning streak has also coincided with us being healthy. … Not having Smart tonight killed us. It’s important for us that we can get healthy,” Redick stated.
The comment underlines how closely the team’s form has been tied to having a full roster. It also suggests that maintaining health will be critical as the season progresses.
For now, the focus remains on regrouping quickly while preserving the level that defined their recent run.
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