Defiance in the Face of 3-0
No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit. But if you ask JJ Redick, the 2026 Los Angeles Lakers are planning to be the first. Following a demoralizing 131-108 loss in Game 3 on Saturday, Redick didn't mince words about his team's performance or their future.
Candid Coaching
"They've kicked our a** three straight games," Redick told reporters, acknowledging the dominance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder. "They're an incredible basketball team. But I'm not giving up on the series. We're going to try to win on Monday, extend this thing, and take it back to OKC."
Redick’s bluntness has been a hallmark of his first season at the helm, and while the Lakers looked flat without Luka Doncic, the coach remains adamant that a single win can shift the momentum.
The Path to History
For the Lakers to mount a comeback, they need more than just coach's talk. They need:
- Luka's Return: The "Luka Watch" is at an all-time high for Game 4.
- Interior Defense: Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell have been living in the paint.
- Bench Production: Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves need to provide consistent secondary scoring.
The Thunder are heavy favorites to complete the sweep on Monday, but the Lakers locker room seems to be rallying around Redick’s "one game at a time" mantra.
Prop Bet of the Night: Lakers Moneyline for Game 4? If you believe in the Redick rally, the odds are currently sitting at a juicy +240.
