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Los Angeles, CA - December 28: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick stands on the court during a timeout during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Orlando Magic (at home) in California.
The Lakers lost by a score of 110-109.
Paolo Banchero erupted for 36 points, ten rebounds and six assists while shooting. 12/22 from the field and 2/6 from three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.
JJ Redick Facing Backlash From Los Angeles Lakers Fans
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 28: (L-R) Lebron James #23 embraces head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Fans on social media were very upset with head coach JJ Redick’s for Tuesday’s game.
@TheProducerRG wrote: “I have no idea what JJ Redick is thinking out there tonight. The rotations, defensive assignments, offensive structure… None of it makes any sense.”
@Aussie_Lakers: “Another loss that should be all on JJ Redick but we know it won’t be because he is untouchable”
@HoodiiBron: “Redick is the worst coach ever Ham was always better idc what anyone says”
@glover_kani: “4 mins left and Reaves and r still on the bench lol, JJ redick is not ok”
@BigDRIV: “Could the Lakers somehow fire JJ Redick and get Jason Kidd from the Mavericks!? I am so sick of this #Lakers team giving games away or getting blown out.”
@faithandjoy2004: “I’m again questioning JJ Redick’s substitutions. He isn’t as brilliant as he thinks he is…”
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JJ Redick on the Lakers performance vs. Magic: “We played hard enough to win.”
For the record, it’s just social media (and fans say a lot of things in the heat in of the moment).
Redick is not perfect, but the Lakers are still the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 34-22 record in 56 games.
They are also 16-11 in the 27 games they have played on their home floor.
Following the Magic, the Lakers will play their next game on Thursday night when they visit the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.
Via Lakers Reporter Jovan Buha: ” Final: Magic 110, Lakers 109 LA falls to 34-23. They’re now No. 6 in the West and a full game back of No. 5 MIN. Orlando’s size, athleticism and physicality was the difference. They overpowered LA in the paint and on the glass. Luka had 22/9/15. Up next: at PHX on Thursday.”
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 14: JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of a game at Mortgage Matchup Center on December 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.(Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images)
Redick is in his second season at the helm for Los Angeles.
They are coming off a year where they finished as the third seed (but lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs).
Via Real App: “Paolo Banchero passes Dwight Howard for the 3rd most 35-point games in Magic history. Only TMac & Shaq have more.”
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Paolo Banchero passes Dwight Howard for the 3rd most 35-point games in Magic history.
Only TMac & Shaq have more.
On the other side, the Magic improved to 31-26 in 57 games, which has them as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have won six out of ten).
Following the Lakers, the Magic will resume action on Thursday night when they return to Florida to host Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.
Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton combined to score 63 points.