Franz Wagner’s Missed Free Throws Spark Lakers’ Defeat, Sends JJ Redick Spiraling!

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By: Mike

On a thrilling Thursday night, the Orlando Magic narrowly secured a victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, thanks to Franz Wagner’s pivotal three-pointer with just 2.1 seconds left on the clock. This dramatic shot led to the Lakers’ first defeat at home this season. The opportunity for Wagner’s game-winning moment was partly due to LeBron James and Anthony Davis missing four out of six free throws in the game’s last minute.

Post-game, JJ Redick, the Lakers’ first-year coach, appeared profoundly disappointed during the media interaction. Known for his intense passion for basketball, Redick’s demeanor clearly reflected his disappointment. This loss was particularly hard-hitting as it snapped the team’s winning streak that had lasted over two weeks.

The only moment Redick seemed to brighten up during the interaction was when discussing his personal method of dealing with losses, which involves isolating himself in his basement to analyze game footage.

“I retreat to a very dark place,” Redick explained. “Quite literally, it’s my basement. I turn off all the lights and immerse myself in game film. That’s how I cope.”

Given his background as a former player, it might seem excessive for Redick to take regular-season losses so severely. Even top-tier teams, potentially like the Lakers, lose about 20% of their games, sometimes even more. Treating each loss as if it’s a major championship defeat could adversely affect one’s mental well-being.


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