It’s a well-known tactic among basketball coaches that committing a deliberate foul when leading by six points late in the game can expand a two-possession lead into a three-possession advantage. Interestingly, JJ Redick is perhaps the first, or certainly the most prominent, to openly discuss this strategy during a public forum, having mentioned it while chatting with LeBron James on the Mind The Game podcast before their professional relationship evolved into a player-coach dynamic.
safe to say bron and jj practice what they preach https://t.co/s3Qlft9XXS pic.twitter.com/AqolG1U0Pu
— Coach Rome (@Rome_Beast) November 14, 2024
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This strategy was put to the test once again during a recent game on Wednesday night when the Lakers secured a victory against the Memphis Grizzlies. With just 18.1 seconds left on the clock and the Lakers leading 126-120, LeBron James intentionally fouled Marcus Smart.
Smart successfully made the first free throw but missed the second. However, Grizzlies player Santi Aldama managed to secure an offensive rebound and scored, reducing the Lakers’ lead to just three points. This serves as a reminder that even well-thought-out strategies can sometimes backfire.
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Nevertheless, Anthony Davis managed to make two crucial free throws, providing the Lakers with the needed margin to secure the win.
These nuances may seem minor, but they often determine the outcome of closely contested games. Thus, rival coaches might find it beneficial to review that podcast episode in detail to glean insights into James and Redick’s tactical thinking for future encounters.
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