After pulling off the series upset against the Houston Rockets in the first round, the Los Angeles Lakers face the incredibly tough challenge of facing the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round, with the storied franchise already being considered heavy underdogs heading into Game 1. With the Lakers getting written off once again before the series even begins, head coach JJ Redick is fully aware of the task at hand and shared some insight on what his team needs to prioritize against the Thunder, via Daniel Starkand of Lakers Nation . JJ Redick Emphasizes Ball Security vs. Thunder JJ Redick says taking care of the ball is the most important thing against the Thunder: pic.twitter.com/vm4Yd4ks4Z — Daniel Starkand (@DStarkand) May 3, 2026 “Take care of the ball,” Redick said after Lakers practice on Sunday. “The reality of their defense is that whatever moments we felt Houston pressuring, like the maximum amount of pressure they put on us, that's OKC's baseline.…