"We definitely need to be a better defensive team, and I think we're showing that we can do it. That's a sacrificial play. You got to put your body on the line. Our guys have been motivated to do that all year."
"When I got here ... just told myself to have fun. I don't feel like I've played bad [recently]. I just haven't made a lot of shots and I feel like I've done a lot of other things well."
"It's just great being his teammate. Obviously, he needs to be aggressive like this, but just, playing with him is so easy, because he draws so much attention, helps others too. So, just playing with him, it makes my life easy."
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks 110-97 on Sunday despite LeBron James being unavailable due to a left elbow contusion and foot arthritis. The Lakers' defensive performance was exceptional, holding the NBA's third-ranked offense to 42.7% shooting with 19 turnovers and 20 points below their season average. Luka Doncic led all scorers with 35 points, eight rebounds, and two steals, while Austin Reaves contributed 25 points, five assists, and three steals. Coach JJ Redick emphasized the team's commitment to sacrificial defensive plays, with players taking charges and putting their bodies on the line. The Lakers improved to 9-2 when Reaves and Doncic play together without James.
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