LeBron James' Triple-Double Earns Praise from Lakers Coach Redick

Lakers head coach JJ Redick called LeBron James a "psycho" after his impressive performance against the Heat.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:39am

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In the Lakers' 134-126 win over the Miami Heat, LeBron James recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Lakers head coach JJ Redick was impressed, calling James a "psycho" after the game. The win was the Lakers' eighth in a row and improved their record to 45-25, putting them two games ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference standings.

Why it matters

LeBron James' continued excellence, even on the second night of a back-to-back, demonstrates his unparalleled skill and determination. The Lakers' strong play has them positioned well for a playoff push in the competitive Western Conference.

The details

LeBron James shot 8-of-12 from the field and 3-of-5 from the free-throw line in 38 minutes of play. This was his second triple-double of the season. Earlier this season, James had missed the first 14 games due to a nerve injury, but he has been playing in back-to-back games since the New Year as the Lakers battle for playoff positioning.

  • On March 19, 2026, the Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets, with James scoring 30 points while missing only one shot (13-of-14).
  • On March 20, 2026, the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat, with James recording a triple-double.

The players

LeBron James

A 22-time NBA All-Star and one of the greatest players of all time, currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

JJ Redick

The head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, known for his sharp analysis and commentary during his playing career.

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What they’re saying

“He's a psycho.”

— JJ Redick, Head Coach, Los Angeles Lakers

What’s next

The Lakers will visit the Orlando Magic on Saturday before concluding their road trip with games against the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers.

The takeaway

LeBron James' continued dominance, even on the second night of a back-to-back, underscores his unparalleled skill and determination. The Lakers' strong play has them well-positioned for a playoff push in the competitive Western Conference.