The Los Angeles Lakers put forth another strong defensive effort against one of the better offensive teams in the NBA, holding the Atlanta Hawks 16 points below their season average in their win.

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said he was unfazed by TNT analyst Charles Barkley’s criticism of the Lakers coach when asked about it Friday ahead of Los Angeles’ home matchup with the Atlanta Hawks.

Now top assistants for the Lakers, Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks have found they are linked by more than just a famous scuffle.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he doesn't care about TNT analyst Charles Barkley's criticism regarding NBA media.

JJ Redick’s post-game comments after the Los Angeles Lakers' dominant victory over the Atlanta Hawks have set high expectations for his team. The Lakers head coach emphasized his belief in the team’s potential,

JJ Redick refrained from a direct rebuttal at Charles Barkley for his criticism but made it clear that he wasn’t overly concerned.

Charles Barkley attends 2024 Steve Harvey Charity Golf Classic at Bear's Best Atlanta on June 05, 2024 in Suwanee, Georgia/Head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers watches play during a 119-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks at Crypto.com Arena on January 03, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Charles Barkley is known for being a person who calls it as he sees it, and that’s especially the case when it comes to his commentary on the NBA. The former player and veteran sportscaster recently went on a major tirade while discussing the Los Angeles Lakers.

The NBA product has been a subject of debate over recent years, particularly with ratings lower this season. Some analysts have pointed to teams overly relying on the three-point shot, but Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick believes negative talk about the sport from its analysts is turning some fans away.

Many took that as a shot at "Inside the NBA," which features Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith. Barkley responded on Thursday, ripping Redick and dropping a thinly veiled threat.

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick chose not to further engage ... Redick said Friday before the Lakers hosted the Atlanta Hawks. "My resting heart rate is probably 64 [beats ...

LOS ANGELES — NBA legend and TNT analyst Charles Barkley criticized JJ Redick for comments he made a few weeks ... Barkley’s comments ahead of Friday’s home game against the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers entered the matchup, the second night of a home ...