The “Revenge Game” has come and gone, as the Los Angeles Lakers beat a feisty, competitive, but undermanned Dallas Mavericks squad 107-99. The Mavericks kept it close in the second half, but the purple and gold managed to pull away in the final few minutes,

The four-time MVP put up 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while spearheading the Lakers' defensive effort. His impact was particularly evident in helping limit Max Christie and P

"I thought our guys conviction to execute a game plan and stick to a game plan was excellent," JJ Redick says. Redick said he basically hasn't slept since the Lakers walked off the court in Portland. Said LAL played harder than he envisioned.

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The Los Angeles Lakers' defensive renaissance under JJ Redick has caught the NBA by surprise. Just a couple of months ago, few considered the Lakers legitimate contenders. Now, with victories against the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets,

The victory offered plenty of promise for the new-look Lakers, with Luka Doncic, acquired at the deadline, going off for 32 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists in his best game since being traded to Los Angeles. After the win, head coach JJ Redick offered some fiery words for his team in the locker room.