BREAKING NEWS: JJ Redick delivers honest Alex Len assessment after loss to Jazz

The Jazz dominated the Lakers, highlighted by a 54-36 advantage in points in the paint. With Anthony Davis swapped for Luka Doncic, the Lakers lacked a reliable big man—a problem they intended to fix with the Mark Williams trade before scrapping it due to medical concerns. Now, they’re relying on Alex Len as a temporary fix.

 

Len’s limitations are evident, particularly his inconsistent playing time in recent years. This season, he averaged just 1.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 7.2 minutes per game over 36 appearances with the Kings.

 

 

With Jaxson Hayes and newly signed Alex Len as their only reliable traditional big men, the Lakers were already thin in the frontcourt. Their situation worsened when Hayes exited after just seven minutes due to a facial contusion. Len, playing extended minutes in his debut, contributed four points on 2-of-5 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds in 23 minutes.

 

Lauri Markkanen dominated with 32 points, hitting 11 of 18 shots, including six from beyond the arc. Walker Kessler controlled the paint, scoring 16 points on a perfect 8-for-8 shooting while swatting six shots. John Collins added to the effort with 17 points and eight rebounds.

 

Ultimately, the Jazz’s three main bigs had their way against the Lakers, scoring with ease through alley-oops, putbacks, and open threes. With Jaxson Hayes, Alex Len, and Rui Hachimura as their primary resistance, they took full advantage of the m

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