After the Lakers lost to the Hawks, Redick mercilessly pointed out the players lack of fighting spirit.

According to US sports media F/W analyst Nico Martinez, the Lakers had their worst performance of the season against the Hawks, and head coach Redick made his feelings clear in a blunt and brief post-game press conference. Redick was visibly frustrated and didn't hide his disappointment after his team's 122-102 loss to the shorthanded Atlanta Hawks. "There wasn't much to like tonight," Redick said. "They brought the necessary effort, urgency and physicality...It's very disappointing. We're definitely looking at it."

Redick didn't hesitate when asked if there was a specific moment when he realized the starters weren't going to flip the switch. "I realized it in the first two minutes of the game," he said. "I didn't see anything." After these brief answers to the media, Redick abruptly ended the press conference, clearly frustrated by what had just happened. It was the Lakers' worst loss so far this season. It wasn't just about facing an Eagles team that was missing its best player, it was about the team's complete lack of effort and passion.

For the most part, Redick named the starters in this game, and rightfully so. They committed 13 turnovers themselves, played carelessly on the court and often lacked goals. This forces coaches to try unique lineups, which is why we saw Maxi Kleber play 14 minutes and Bronny James play 18 minutes.

In the end, nothing was enough to turn the tide of this game. Even without half of their starters, the Hawks showed up and played with more pride than the Lakers. Whether it was the game, LeBron's absence, or something else entirely, the Lakers were completely out of this game. An argument could be made that they were never registered in the first place. For Redick, the answer is not to avoid these anomalies but to embrace them. If he can show his team what exactly went wrong, he can help prevent this situation in the future and ensure his players are ready to give it their all every night.

Ultimately, games like this can happen to any team, but what matters is how you respond to them. With a 7-3 record and still on track to have an elite NBA season, the Lakers have reason to believe the best is yet to come. As the Lakers get healthier and the roster gains more experience together, newcomers like Deandre Ayton will become more comfortable in the offense. Only time will tell which way things will go, but JJ Redick is already doing everything he can to make sure his team is ready to fight hard every night. Tonight was a perfect example of what not to do, and Redick used it to make a statement to the entire locker room.

In the end, this wasn't just a typical loss. This is a wake-up call. For a team with championship goals, the Lakers can't afford to go through the motions, especially against a beatable opponent. Facing a tough road trip, Redick needs his team to be locked in from the start, because nights like this don't solve the problem, but hurt the team's morale. What do you think?