Lakers coach JJ Redick confirmed he has no update on Luka Doncic's recovery progress as the team faces the Oklahoma City Thunder. Redick highlighted center DeAndre Ayton's impact, crediting him for helping defeat the Houston Rockets and stating he changes the Lakers' ceiling the most.
With Doncic sidelined, other players like Luke Kennard and Rui Hachimura have stepped up. The Lakers will open the second-round series against the Thunder on Tuesday at the Paycom Center. catcrossgame.com
