Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was not too pleased to be asked about his substitution plans ahead of Game 5 of his team’s first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Redick has received a lot of criticism for his decision to play the same five players for the entirety of the second half in Game 4, which the Lakers ultimately lost. On Wednesday, Redick was asked if he planned to lean on his assistants regarding potential substitutes in Game 5. The Lakers coach took clear offense to the question.
