Internal conflict within the Lakers! Luka Doncic openly argues with the head coach! Both sides are red-faced and furious!

A scene from the Lakers vs. Warriors game two days ago had everyone on edge. Despite the Lakers' decisive 129-101 victory over the Warriors by 28 points, discord emerged within the team.

When Redick sent in LeBron James and Marcus Smart to replace Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Doncic, perhaps upset by something that occurred during play, was in low spirits and nearly snubbed LeBron's offered handshake.

Redick reached out to pull Doncic aside, but Doncic completely ignored him, heading straight to the bench with his head down. Redick could only shake his head helplessly and follow. An argument ensued, with Redick speaking sternly to Doncic while staring him down.

After Redick walked away, Doncic got up again and shouted something back at him. Seeing the situation escalate, Jarred Vanderbilt quickly stood up to separate the two and calm Doncic down.

Such open conflict on the court is indeed inappropriate. While Redick certainly has areas for improvement in tactics and lineup decisions, venting frustration at the head coach during a game inevitably gives the media ammunition to blow the incident out of proportion.

Fortunately, the team secured a convincing win, as victory tends to gloss over such flaws. After the game, Redick stated frankly, "This was our most complete performance since the All-Star break."

"I believe we will eventually reach the level we aspire to. It's taking longer than I anticipated, but I'm confident we'll get there."

In yesterday's game, the Lakers again won decisively, beating the Kings by 24 points. Post-game, Redick praised Doncic, saying, "Luka set the tempo for the whole team and did an excellent job."

"Luka established the tone of the game. Reaves and LeBron shared the ball well, and our defensive foundation was solid, especially in transition defense."

After yesterday's game, Doncic also addressed his critics: "There's a lot of noise out there. I try not to pay attention to it."

A moment from yesterday's game showed a much more harmonious atmosphere. Doncic, no longer as irritable as he was during the Warriors game, was smiling, embracing LeBron, and the two were chatting quietly.

Winning games can ease team tension and improve player relationships. However, to be honest, Doncic sometimes needs to rein in his temper. Referees will make calls against the Lakers; if a foul isn't called, he shouldn't stand there arguing but should sprint back on defense immediately.

The Lakers still have a long way to go. Yesterday, the Kings' head coach commented that a Lakers team with their big three will be challenged in the playoffs: "When the game becomes more physical, I don't think they'll shoot as accurately. But it's truly difficult to devise a defensive plan for them.LeBron is exceptional in transition, but playoff games slow down, so that will be different.Yet his greatness will remain his greatness.As for Luka, I just know that in the playoffs, officiating can sometimes differ because the playoffs emphasize physicality and aggression more."

To be fair, the Kings' coach made a very pointed observation.

However, the Lakers' big three are gradually improving. Today, US media shared data on the net rating of Doncic, James, and Reaves when sharing the court. So far this season, the on-court net rating for the Lakers' big three:

Up to Christmas: -9.8

From Christmas to present: +11.7

When all three stars are on the court together, the Lakers outscore their opponents, and that's what matters. The most crucial moments of the game will be their time to shine. The playoffs start in just over a month and a half; hopefully, the Lakers can make a deep run.