JJ Redick isn't ready to throw in the towel just yet. Despite the Los Angeles Lakers staring down a 3-0 series deficit against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the first-year head coach is holding onto hope that his squad can pull off the impossible.

Let's be real—the Thunder have dominated this series from the opening tip. They've outplayed the Lakers in every facet of the game, and it's starting to look like another sweep for the defending champions. But Redick? He's not waving the white flag.

"I'm not giving up on the series. We're gonna go try to win on Monday. We're gonna try and extend the series, and we're trying to take this thing back to OKC," Redick said after Game 3.

History isn't on their side. No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit. But if there's any coach who believes in defying the odds, it's Redick. He's been grinding to close the talent gap, and his defensive schemes have actually managed to slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander—no small feat against the league's MVP frontrunner.

The Lakers are clearly banged up. Luka Doncic is sidelined, and Jarred Vanderbilt's dislocated finger has kept a key defender off the floor. Even still, Redick trusts the guys in the locker room. He sees fight in this group, even if the series scoreboard tells a different story.

Game 4 is a must-win. The Lakers need to protect home court and find a way to steal one before heading back to Oklahoma City. It's a long shot, sure. But in the world of sports, hope—and a little belief—can go a long way.

For Lakers fans still holding onto that championship dream, the message from the sideline is clear: this series isn't over until it's over.