On Friday night in Minnesota, especially during a fateful stretch run to close the game, the Lakers looked a bit exposed. They'd been able to cruise through the second half of the regular season despite a decided lack of size following the trade that brought in star guard Luka Doncic for big man Anthony Davis.

JJ Redick has been a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers have become a contender for the NBA title. His ability to make adjustments and fix the Lakers' defense once they traded Anthony Davis was remarkable.

JJ Redick already seems to know what the Los Angeles Lakers need to do in Game 3 against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The first round of the Western Conference playoffs is underway,