The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to mount any serious defense against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first round series, managing only to secure a gentleman's sweep. Rookie coach JJ Redick's bold strategy to not use his bench at all in a crucial Game 4 loss has opened him up for all sorts of criticism and the move backfired.

JJ Redick's first season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers ended in disappointment, as the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them in five games in the first round of the playoffs. Redick had silenced his doubters with a strong regular season, but failed to deliver in the postseason.

JJ Redick already knows where he will begin the Los Angeles Lakers' preparations for next season after the coach watched his team fade in its first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “I’ll start with the offseason and the work that’s required in an offseason to be in championship shape,