Molly Morrison Why are the Lakers the best clutch team in the league They have a league best 22-7 record in close games The key reason is that JJ Redick has quietly been the best clutch coach in the league

JJ Redick when asked how close the Lakers are to competiting for titles - That's what we gotta figure out this offseason Proceeds to praise his players on how they handled the season individually and collectively

JJ Redick postgame - They've kicked our ass 3 straight games Theyre an incredible basketball team

JJ Redick tears up postgame praising the Lakers and their home crowd The crowd was awesome tonight Gratitude

Jeff Teague Shoutout to JJ Redick People are taking his blueprint on how to stop SGA and applying it He changed the whole way of guarding OKC This might hurt OKC going forward and their whole trajectory of being a dynasty That way of guarding him may have messed up everything

Marcus Smart drives and makes the clutch And-1 layup to give the Lakers the lead with replaysHe also made the free throw

Inside the NBA Last 30 Post Seasons Teams that led by 22 or more in the 4th quarter had a record of 594-1 The Cavs Loss now makes it 594-2