Lakers Return Home with Hopes of Improved Health and Performance
The Lakers are back in Los Angeles, aiming to regain key players and boost their performance as they face a favorable home schedule.
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Los Angeles: The Lakers are finally back home, and there’s a buzz in the air. Coach JJ Redick is optimistic, even with some players under the weather. LeBron James and Rui Hachimura are feeling sick, while Anthony Davis is nursing an ankle injury. D’Angelo Russell and Jaxson Hayes are also working their way back to full health.
But hey, it’s not all doom and gloom! The team is gearing up for a nice stretch of games at home. Starting Saturday against the Kings, they’ll play 11 of their next 14 games in Los Angeles. That’s a big deal, especially since they’ve already logged a ton of road games this season.
Redick is feeling good about the team’s progress. He mentioned that they’ve been playing well together and sticking to their game plan. He’s excited about the potential of having everyone back on the court. Hachimura and James are questionable for Saturday, while Davis is also uncertain but hopeful about his ankle.
Russell is making strides too. He participated in some non-contact drills and seems ready to return soon. Hayes, who’s been sidelined for a while, is also looking good in practice. Redick noted that Hayes has been moving well and could add some much-needed depth to the team.
While the Lakers are still waiting on Christian Wood and Jared Vanderbilt to return, Redick believes that once everyone is healthy, they can really compete. He’s focused on making the most of the current roster and is optimistic about their chances moving forward.