Despite missing Luka Dončić Sunday against the Detroit Pistons and Austin Reaves Monday against the Atlanta Hawks, the Los Angeles Lakers went on the road for a back-to-back set and won both games over two of the Eastern Conference’s top-four…
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised his squad's depth following consecutive road wins against the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks. Despite missing Luka Dončić on Sunday and Austin Reaves on Monday, the Lakers secured both victories to reach a 10-2 record on the season. Redick highlighted the team's "next guy up" mentality as key role players stepped up to replace the missing star guards.
Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 23 points against Atlanta, while Collin Sexton provided offensive energy and Walker Kessler averaged 16.5 points and 13 rebounds across both contests. Reaves had previously scored 43 points against Detroit, and Dončić recorded a 32-point double-double versus the Hawks. Los Angeles will seek a seventh straight win when facing the Milwaukee Bucks next.
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