Timberwolves coach Chris Finch already sees how JJ Redick has changed the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a start that few saw coming. With a first-year head coach and a championship-caliber opponent coming to town, Los Angeles led in an almost wire-to-wire manner before pulling away for a 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

It was a sensational debut from head coach JJ Redick, who had the Lakers playing with a newfound energy and direction on both ends of the floor.

Redick is the ultimate enigma entering his first NBA season on the sidelines, with no prior coaching experience above the amateur level. He played 15 seasons in the Association, however, and earned rave reviews for his work as an informative analyst.

According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch praised Redick for modernizing the Lakers' offense.

Redick put those developments into effect against the Timberwolves, guiding the Lakers to an impressive performance despite their inefficient shooting.

Chris Finch believes JJ Redick has modernized Lakers' offense

The energy was infectious during the Lakers' opener, as players were flying all over the court for whatever was required to achieve victory. The team shot just 5-of-30 from beyond the arc, but it continued to generate quality looks until it wisely opted to shift strategies in the fourth quarter.

It was then that Anthony Davis put the finishing touches on his sublime performance, during which he posted 36 points, 16 rebounds, three offensive boards, four assists, three blocks, and a steal.

It was a stellar performance from Davis, but this was the epitome of a team win. Rui Hachimura set the tone early with his aggressive play on both ends of the floor, Austin Reaves pulled down four offensive rebounds, and D'Angelo Russell was constantly creating for his teammates.

Jaxson Hayes led all reserves with 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field, adding three offensive boards and a block in just 15 minutes.

Beyond the individual numbers, the Lakers turned in an effort that barely resembled the team from 2023-24. They pulled down 15 offensive rebounds as a team, which nearly doubled their league-worst average of 8.2 from a season ago.

Los Angeles also forced Minnesota to commit 15 turnovers, with five different players coming up with steals. It committed just seven turnovers.

Beyond the numbers, Redick was running mesmerizing sets on offense throughout the game. He had the Lakers moving both with and without the ball, and enabled his players to play to their strengths throughout the encounter with a 2024 Western Conference Finalist.

It's only one game, but Redick has already taken the Lakers' offense into the modern era—and the players seem to have bought into his vision.