JJ Redick voices his frustrations about the Thunder's players fouling on every possession
Lakers head coach JJ Redick has admitted that the Thunder are getting away with too much contact.
JJ Redick voices his frustrations about the Thunder's players fouling on every possession originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Oklahoma City Thunder have earned their way to becoming the NBA's best team and the favorite to go back-to-back champions.
A big reason behind their success has been their defense, as they can suffocate their opponents. Their defense is impressive, but they tend to get away with some physicality. That is what Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick wanted to highlight after their 125-107 Game 2 loss to the Thunder .
JJ Redick makes an honest admission about the Thunder's physicality As one of the most cohesive teams in the league, the Thunder are a tough matchup for anyone. They have arguably the best player in the league with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the favorite to win back-to-back NBA MVPs. Aside from SGA, the Thunder have shown that they can keep up with any team by primarily relying on their defense.
Offensively, they can create shots for themselves, but their defense is suffocating and physical. MORE: LeBron James reveals his thoughts on the Lakers having a weakness against the Thunder Led by players like Lu Dort and Alex Caruso, the Thunder have lockdown defenders. However, they can get away with some gamesmanship here and there.