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JJ Redick Shares Confident Message After Lakers Rout Warriors

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3/1/2026

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The Los Angeles Lakers, delivered a much-needed response on Saturday night, rolling past the Golden State Warriors in a statement road win at Chase Center.Chase Center.

Afterward, head coach JJ Redick focused less on the margin of victory and more on the bigger picture postgame.

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“I’m confident we are gonna find that level that we want to get to. It’s taken longer than I thought, but I’m confident we’re gonna get there”

The statement came after one of Los Angeles’ most complete efforts of the season, snapping a three-game overall skid and a three-game road losing streak. The win pushed the Lakers to 35-24, while Golden State dropped to 31-29.

Wire-to-Wire Control

The Lakers set the tone immediately. They opened the game shooting 12-of-21 from the field and knocked down five three-pointers in the first quarter to build a 33-16 lead.

The advantage quickly stretched beyond 20 early in the second quarter, and the Warriors never mounted a serious push.

Golden State, playing without Stephen Curry (right knee) and Kristaps Porziņģis (illness), struggled offensively. The Warriors began 2-of-17 from three and finished just 12-of-44 from deep.

Stars Lead the Way in the Bay

Luka Doncic paced Los Angeles with 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds before sitting late once the outcome was secure.

LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds on 7-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc.

Austin Reaves contributed 18 points on efficient shooting, while Luke Kennard scored 16 off the bench with four made threes. Deandre Ayton grabbed 10 rebounds as Los Angeles controlled the glass throughout.

Gui Santos led Golden State with 14 points, and Gary Payton II added 12.

A Step Toward the Standard

For Redick, the night represented progress toward the level he believes the Lakers can consistently reach. Ball movement was sharper. The spacing created open perimeter looks. The defensive intensity forced tough shots.

The Lakers had struggled against elite defensive teams in recent weeks. Against Golden State, they played with pace and precision from the opening possession.

Redick’s message was clear. The process may be taking longer than expected, but performances like this suggest the Lakers are moving closer to the version of themselves they intend to become.

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LeBron James and Luka Dončić Lead the Lakers Back to Life

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LeBron James and Luka Doncic are the leaders of the Los Angeles Lakers. After what transpired on Tuesday evening, there is no question about it. These two contributed to the Lakers’ victory, which they sorely needed. For James, competing in his final years is everything.

Rich Paul told ESPN, “LeBron wants to compete for a championship.” He is aware that the Lakers are constructing for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we’ve had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.” (Source)

James wasn’t anticipated to play in the final game of the Lakers’ back-to-back series vs. the Atlanta Hawks due to his remarks made in New Orleans regarding playing back-to-back games.

“Every back-to-back for the rest of the season is TBD. I am 41. I got the most minutes in NBA history. Bank it right now, okay,” James told the media on January 7. (Source: B/R)

When asked about starting James in his first back-to-back games of the season, Lakers head coach JJ Redick declined to comment after the game. Redick was very exuberant in his praise of James’ work ethic and competitive drive.

“His competitive stamina is off the charts. It’s actually unfortunate how much this guy puts into it and how much he cares and the way certain people talk about him. It’s crazy. Come be around him every day and see how much this guy cares. Redick said, “It’s truly remarkable.” (Source)

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James has an unquestionable passion for the game and will be there whenever the opportunity arises. Despite being 41 years old, Redick lost no time in changing the unfavorable perception of his age. Redick has made it clear that this isn’t the case, despite some people wondering if James isn’t playing because he’s getting too old. James is without a doubt one of the all-time great players.

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