JJ Redick's first season as Lakers head coach has had ups and downs, with a notable Game 4 loss against the Wolves highlighting his inexperience. Faced with a pivotal moment in the playoff series, Redick made the unprecedented decision to not substitute any players during the second half, a first in NBA playoff history. This risky strategy backfired, as the Lakers faltered in the fourth quarter, losing the game and risking their chances of advancing. LeBron's struggles to score and the team's mental errors underscored the challenges Redick faces in the high-stakes playoff environment.
It was with that mindset and approach, then, that Redick made the boldest call of his brief coaching tenure, opting not to make a single substitution in the second half of Game 4, which has not happened during a playoff game since the NBA began tracking this data.
Redick's inexperience was evident in LA's Game 4 loss to the Wolves. Los Angeles was outscored 32-19 in the fourth, a trend happening throughout the series.
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