"The Lakers were the fourth-worst rebounding team in the NBA, averaging 41.0 per game. The Rockets were the top rebounding team in the league, getting 48.1 overall and 15.0 on the offensive end."
"Redick then gave a simple answer for how the Lakers have to deal with the Rockets in the best-of-seven series. 'Again, taking care of the basketball and boxing out. That's the series.'"
"'We gotta box out. We're going to place an emphasis on every drill in practice. We started practice with boxing out today. You gotta put it in their minds.'"
The Lakers struggled with rebounding during the regular season, ranking fourth-worst in the NBA. In contrast, the Rockets excelled, leading the league in rebounds. With key players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined due to hamstring injuries, the Lakers emphasized rebounding drills in practice. Coach JJ Redick stressed the importance of boxing out and taking care of the basketball to compete effectively against the Rockets. The Lakers aim to improve their rebounding strategy to enhance their chances in the playoff series.
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