Therefore, Coach Rambis decided to start the next game with Rick Fox, and he was confident that Rick would play much better in the upcoming match. After all, he could see that Rick's confidence had returned somewhat after reviewing the game videos.
Rick Fox was genuinely more confident about delivering a good performance in Game 4. He knew that he had to perform well to remain a starter for the Los Angeles Lakers in the next season.
After Coach Rambis finished talking to the players, Rick decided to stay on the court for a while, practicing mid-range shots. He planned to train extensively, hitting several mid-range shots so that the next day, he would instinctively replicate his training when he was open.
Coach Rambis wanted all players to be well-rested for the next game but allowed Rick to continue practicing mid-range shots for as long as he wanted. He knew it would be essential to boost Rick's confidence for the upcoming game.
