Redick Sees More Potential in Lakers’ Fast-Starting Offense

Los Angeles has opened the season with one of the NBA’s most productive offenses, despite adding nine players to its roster. The Lakers entered their November 4 matchup with Sacramento at 6-2, and their early offensive success has come as the team builds chemistry with a largely new group.

The Lakers had an offensive rating of 121.9, the league’s best, and averaged 122.5 points per game, second in the NBA. They also ranked first in effective field-goal percentage at 61.1% and ninth in points in the paint, averaging 49.3. Five players were scoring at least 10 points per game.

Luka Doncic, averaging 38.3 points, has been central to the attack. After a win over Miami, Redick praised the team’s response to opponents doubling and pressuring Doncic, saying players made quick decisions and moved the ball effectively. He said there was still room for the offense to improve.

Doncic said the Lakers were sharing the ball well and that players felt comfortable in the system. Los Angeles recorded 39 assists against Miami. Redick’s comments point to continued work on the offense’s decision-making as teams look for ways to slow Doncic and the Lakers’ attack.