Russell averaged 6.3 points on 32.3% shooting (13.3% from 3-point range) in the Western Conference finals last spring, becoming a defensive liability and losing his starting role in Game 4. If he g…
Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell reacts after making a 3-point shot during the second half of their play-in tournament game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night in New Orleans. The Lakers won, 110-106.
The Nuggets swept the Lakers 4-0 in last spring’s Western Conference finals en route to winning the NBA title. “There’s no extra preparation for me,” Russell said after Thursday’s practice at the team’s training facility. “Been preparing all year for whoever we would see in the postseason. Obviously, y’all make it a Denver-D-Lo thing, but I’m ready to compete.”Russell averaged 20.8 points , 6.6 assists, 3.4 rebounds and a steal in his final 41 regular-season games as a starter.to help the Lakers clinch the No.
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