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Byron Scott criticizes Julius Randle's effort, again

Byron Scott had some interesting comments about Julius Randle, again, after he decided to sit him through the second half.

By Drew Garrison Oct 17, 2014, 5:00am PDT

Los Angeles Lakers Tweetbag #4

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Scott has repeatedly said that Randle needs to figure out how to play "harder for longer," which he hasn’t seen the last few games.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 17, 2014

Byron Scott said Julius Randle was available to go back in, but Scott decided he wouldn’t push him with the blisters on his heels.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 17, 2014

What did Byron Scott like the most about tonight's game? "That it's over." Lakers lost to Utah by 33.
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) October 17, 2014

Bryant asked about the blow outs: "The injury thing is tough … playing with a lot of young guys, man."
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 17, 2014

Kobe on ESPN ranking him 40th best player: "I've known for a long time that they're a bunch of idiots."
— Bill Oram (@bill_oram) October 17, 2014

Jordan Hill admitted the morale is a bit down: "I can sense it. To have all these blowouts...is unacceptable."
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) October 17, 2014