JJ Redick Discusses Collin Sexton’s Role In Extending Lakers’ Winning Streak Amid Austin Reaves’ Absence
After the game, JJ Redick spoke to the media at the postgame press conference and discussed Collin Sexton’s impact on the floor in Austin Reaves’ absence.
Key points
- And there are glimpses of really good organization when he’s out there as the primary ball handler,” JJ Redick further dove into Sexton’s role with the Lakers.
- Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 124-114 on the road tonight without their star player, Austin Reaves, who was out with an illness after a 43-point game last night.
- Nov 9, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton (10) drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Aaron Wiggins (2) during the first half at State Farm Arena.
In his absence, Collin Sexton stepped in as the secondary ball handler for Luka Doncic and played a key role in the Lakers’ win tonight.
When injuries or absences force JJ Redick to change the Lakers’ rotation, having a veteran like Collin Sexton available off the bench gives him another reliable option.
Additional details
- I thought, for the most part, outside of the first few minutes in the third quarter where I had to call the timeout, I think we did a pretty good job of being organized and getting good shots,” he further said on Sexton’s performance tonight.
- Having someone who can provide immediate offense while maintaining the second unit’s organization is a major luxury for a Lakers team hoping to win a championship.
- It will be interesting to see whether Sexton can keep bringing this intensity off the bench when the team is fully healthy.
- Another sign of Sexton’s value beyond scoring was his performance against the Hawks tonight.
- The Lakers now move on to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, November 12.
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