The LA Lakers keep showing they can handle tense road moments. Their latest win proved it again, even as the Utah Jazz stormed back in the fourth and cut the lead to a single point. That push forced Los Angeles to tighten up, and they answered with a clutch free throw and two timely defensive stands sparked by JJ Redick’s adjustments. And if this finish says anything, it’s how JJ has evolved within a year.

The second-year head coach made an unusual change that might’ve been the difference maker. After Deandre Ayton suffered a knee injury early into the game, Redick had to make a choice, and the easier one would’ve been replacing Ayton with Jarred Vanderbilt. After all, the big man has been L.A.’s go-to backup center. However, Redick took the road less traveled because sometimes impact com

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