D’Angelo Russell gets revenge on Bruce Brown: ‘Jokic ain’t there next to you today’
1 year ago

D’Angelo Russell gets revenge on Bruce Brown: ‘Jokic ain’t there next to you today’

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell controls the ball and drives against Pacers guard Bruce Brown during the Lakers’ win in the NBA in-season tournament final Saturday night in Las Vegas. Notorious B.I.G.’s “Get Money” played in the Lakers’ locker room during a mild celebration as D’Angelo Russell finished getting dressed in the corner. It’s different.” After Game 1 of last season’s Western Conference finals, Brown, then with Denver, said the Nuggets attacked Russell on the defensive end with the goal of playing him off the court. “He’s not the best defender,” Brown told reporters last spring, “but he definitely tries.” After the Lakers clinched the inaugural NBA Cup, Russell said he didn’t think the Lakers’ undefeated run was the kind of thing that fully affirms the team’s championship goals, despite the Lakers winning their seven tournament games by a combined 132 points.

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LeBron James goes old school to lead Lakers past the Jazz
3 weeks, 3 days ago

LeBron James goes old school to lead Lakers past the Jazz

LA Times  

LeBron James missed all his three-point shots, but the Lakers managed to win. “So it’s an adjustment.” But with the Lakers missing Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell and the young Jazz defense ripe for some bullying, the Lakers switched up. “But the way we want to play this year is a little bit different and I’m adjusting to it as …

Lakers’ chance to advance in NBA Cup slim after bruising loss to the Thunder
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lakers’ chance to advance in NBA Cup slim after bruising loss to the Thunder

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James attempts a layup against the Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein, left, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the first half Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. “They’ve taken a jump but they’re also missing a big piece too,” LeBron James said, citing injured big man Chet Holmgren and guard Alex Caruso. Well coached.” Friday in the final game of their NBA …

New season, same result: Lakers lose to Nuggets after third-quarter collapse
1 month ago

New season, same result: Lakers lose to Nuggets after third-quarter collapse

LA Times  

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic puts up a shot in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of the Lakers’ 127-102 loss Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell hits Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther in the face as he grabs a rebound in the first half Saturday. But as Anthony Davis slumped after missing a …

LeBron James delivers a pair of ‘silencer’ threes to lift Lakers over Pelicans
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James delivers a pair of ‘silencer’ threes to lift Lakers over Pelicans

LA Times  

The Lakers’ LeBron James shoots a three-pointer over New Orleans center Yves Missi in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 104-99 win Saturday night. “I mean it’s LeBron,” Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht said. You never will be able to get those moments back when you’re done.” Moments like the ones James had, when the Lakers are banged up and recovering …

D’Angelo Russell moves to Lakers bench, says he just ‘wants to win’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell moves to Lakers bench, says he just ‘wants to win’

LA Times  

D’Angelo Russell, who JJ Redick moved to the Lakers’ second unit earlier in the day on Friday, responded with 18 points for a bench that desperately needed offensive punch and helped the Lakers beat Philadelphia 116-106. Lakers Critical decision by JJ Redick pays off in Lakers’ win over 76ers Point guard D’Angelo Russell is sent to the second unit in …

Critical decision by JJ Redick pays off in Lakers’ win over 76ers
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Critical decision by JJ Redick pays off in Lakers’ win over 76ers

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives on 76ers forward Paul George, right, during the second quarter of the Lakers’ 116-106 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. In Las Vegas last summer, a veteran NBA coach spoke about the Lakers’ decision to hire JJ Redick noting that nothing can prepare someone — an assistant, broadcaster, whoever — for the massive volume of decisions …

‘Surprise surprise:’ The stage is set for D’Angelo Russell’s career year
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Surprise surprise:’ The stage is set for D’Angelo Russell’s career year

LA Times  

Who knew D’Angelo Russell would deliver the best moment from Lakers media day? I think the thing that DLo and I have talked about a lot is just like, ‘Let’s put you in a position to have a career year,’” Redick said last week. Thrilled to be coaching DLo this season.” Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, center, huddles with teammates Anthony …

D’Angelo Russell will exercise his player option and remain with Lakers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell will exercise his player option and remain with Lakers

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, right, tries to drive past Clippers guard Norman Powell during a game in November. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, an oft-mentioned player in trade talks, has decided to opt into the final year of his contract, according to people with knowledge of the decision not authorized to speak publicly. Russell, 28, and Christian Wood aren’t the only …

Lakers eliminated by Nuggets in Game 5 on Jamal Murray’s final shot
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers eliminated by Nuggets in Game 5 on Jamal Murray’s final shot

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, left, looks to pass the ball while defended by Nuggets forward Justin Holiday during the first half of Game 5 on Monday night in Denver. The Lakers’ season ended Monday night after a 108-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series, at which point nothing …

LeBron James and Lakers stuck in mediocre hell with no hope
7 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James and Lakers stuck in mediocre hell with no hope

LA Times  

Sigh, scream, here we go again, same Lakers ending, same Lakers failure, same two tiresome words. Lakers Lakers eliminated by Nuggets in Game 5 on Jamal Murray’s final shot The Lakers fight to the finish in Game 5 at Denver, but Jamal Murray again hits the clutch shot with four seconds left to give Nuggets the victory. For at least …

Game 4 takeaways: Lakers finally met Nuggets’ force with force
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Game 4 takeaways: Lakers finally met Nuggets’ force with force

LA Times  

Here are five takeaways from the Lakers’ 119-108 win against Denver in Game 4: Maybe soon but not today The Lakers staved off elimination by playing their most complete game of the playoffs in a wire-to-wire win against the Nuggets. And if it doesn’t work out, move on to the next play and go try to go back at them.” …

Lakers defeat Nuggets to avoid elimination: ‘We’ve given ourselves another life’
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lakers defeat Nuggets to avoid elimination: ‘We’ve given ourselves another life’

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, center, drives to the basket against Nuggets forwards Aaron Gordon, left, and Michael Porter Jr. during the first half of Game 4 on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. For the first time in this Western Conference playoff series — really for the first time since the end of the 2022 season — the Lakers didn’t fall apart …

Lakers fade again in Game 3 loss to Denver, putting their season in peril
8 months ago

Lakers fade again in Game 3 loss to Denver, putting their season in peril

LA Times  

It’s a colossal climb the Lakers are on, trouble lurking at every step. Lakers forward Anthony Davis tries to block a shot by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first quarter Thursday. The Nuggets outscored the Lakers by 12 in the third quarter, the game logs looking like they could’ve been Xeroxed from any of the previous 11 meetings …

Lakers lose to Nuggets in Game 2 heartbreaker on Jamal Murray buzzer-beater
8 months ago

Lakers lose to Nuggets in Game 2 heartbreaker on Jamal Murray buzzer-beater

LA Times  

Denver guard Jamal Murray shoots in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis at the final buzzer to lift the Nuggets to a 101-99 victory in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Monday night. One final score, Jamal Murray’s winning shot over Anthony Davis giving Denver a stunning 101-99 victory to put the Lakers in a 2-0 series hole that …

Lakers takeaways: Why Anthony Davis and LeBron James weren’t good enough in Game 1
8 months ago

Lakers takeaways: Why Anthony Davis and LeBron James weren’t good enough in Game 1

LA Times  

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. goes up to shoot in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis during Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Saturday in Denver. One of the simplest ways the Lakers could turn around their fate from their multiseason struggles with the Nuggets would be for LeBron James and Anthony Davis, together, to outplay Nikola Jokic …

Lakers fade in second half during Game 1 loss to Nuggets
8 months ago

Lakers fade in second half during Game 1 loss to Nuggets

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James is pressured by Nuggets forward Justin Holiday during the first half in Game 1 on Saturday. And then you can’t give them extra possession.” Lakers forward Anthony Davis blocks a shot by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half in Game 1 on Saturday. “A championship team is not gonna beat themselves too often.” Turnovers …

How LeBron James and the Lakers are planning to end Denver’s dominance against them
8 months, 1 week ago

How LeBron James and the Lakers are planning to end Denver’s dominance against them

LA Times  

The outline hasn’t really differed much in their past seven meetings, the four from last year’s Western Conference Finals and the three chances for revenge that the Lakers couldn’t grab. That’s why I mentioned consistent discipline with our execution, make sure we get the right shots that we know makes us that much more hard to guard,” coach Darvin Ham …

Lakers open six-game trip with double-overtime win over the Bucks
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Lakers open six-game trip with double-overtime win over the Bucks

LA Times  

The key, coach Darvin Ham said before the game, would be for the Lakers to move on after mistakes, to not let the errors pile up, to employ what he, and every NBA coach calls, a “next-play mentality.” Opening a six-game trip Tuesday in Milwaukee, forget about the next play. More than three hours and two overtimes after the game …

Anthony Davis plays and Lakers overcome shaky start in blowout win over Hawks
9 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Davis plays and Lakers overcome shaky start in blowout win over Hawks

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando, right, during the first half of the Lakers’ 136-105 win Monday at Crypto.com Arena. Anthony Davis didn’t need 20/20 vision to see the Atlanta Hawks were trying to grab the Lakers’ attention. “I’m happy for our guys,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. Lakers guard Austin Reaves makes a …

Lakers newsletter: How D’Angelo Russell entrenched himself in the team’s future
9 months, 1 week ago

Lakers newsletter: How D’Angelo Russell entrenched himself in the team’s future

LA Times  

Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome back to the Lakers Newsletter, our once-a-week music recommendation that is disguised as a place to talk basketball. This week, before we listen to some modern rock, we’re gonna reexamine D’Angelo Russell’s huge game Friday night and the questions that, rightfully, still exist. After he helped the Lakers’ beat the Bucks, Russell delivered …

Good Lakers? Bad Lakers? They're the NBA's most confused team
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Good Lakers? Bad Lakers? They're the NBA's most confused team

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James puts up a shot in front of Minnesota’s Naz Reid during the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 120-109 victory Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers Anthony Davis’ unprecedented game carries turnover-plagued Lakers past Minnesota Anthony Davis finishes with 27 points, 25 rebounds and seven steals as the Lakers overcome 20 turnovers in a 120-109 win over the …

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 points in LeBron-less Lakers’ stunning 123-122 win over Bucks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 points in LeBron-less Lakers’ stunning 123-122 win over Bucks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — D’Angelo Russell scored 21 of his season-high 44 points in the fourth quarter and hit a go-ahead jumper with 5.9 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ injury absence for a 123-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Spencer Dinwiddie blocked Damian Lillard’s step-back jumper right before the buzzer to preserve …

‘I never fear confrontation’: Why D’Angelo Russell shined in Lakers’ win over Bucks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I never fear confrontation’: Why D’Angelo Russell shined in Lakers’ win over Bucks

LA Times  

D’Angelo Russell walked back onto the court where, an hour earlier, he’d just wrapped up his best basketball game as a Laker. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, left, slips a pass around Bucks center Brook Lopez during the first half Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, center, talks with guards D’Angelo Russell, left, and Max Christie during …

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 as Lakers edge Bucks at last second in thriller
9 months, 2 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 as Lakers edge Bucks at last second in thriller

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, left, controls the ball in front of Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez during the first half of the Lakers’ 123-122 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. With the Lakers needing one last stop, Spencer Dinwiddie, the Angeleno native making his first start for the team, smothered Lillard and blocked a potential game-winner in the final seconds, securing …

D’Angelo Russell scores 26 points, leads surging Lakers past West-leading Thunder 116-104
9 months, 2 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell scores 26 points, leads surging Lakers past West-leading Thunder 116-104

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — D’Angelo Russell hit five 3-pointers while scoring 26 points, and Anthony Davis added 24 points and 12 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-104 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. It’s no fluke.” In his first game since scoring his record 40,000th career point in a loss to Denver, James nearly got a triple-double …

Analysis: Lakers frustrated they can’t beat Nuggets, and the problem is getting worse
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: Lakers frustrated they can’t beat Nuggets, and the problem is getting worse

LA Times  

Last spring, there was almost a universal Lakers’ voice bemoaning a lack of continuity, their deadline-assembled roster no match for the bulldozing Denver Nuggets, who made every big shot and got every big stop during a Western Conference finals sweep. But they get to it every time and you know it’s coming.” In three games this season against the Lakers, …

Lakers send the Wizards to their 13th straight loss with a 134-131 overtime victory
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers send the Wizards to their 13th straight loss with a 134-131 overtime victory

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 40 points and 15 rebounds, LeBron James added 31 points and Los Angeles extended the Washington Wizards’ losing streak to 13 games with a 134-131 victory Thursday night. It’s a tough league, and after last night’s victory, we had to come in against a young, scrappy team that’s not playing for much, just playing …

Anthony Davis and Lakers outlast Wizards for back-to-back wins
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Davis and Lakers outlast Wizards for back-to-back wins

LA Times  

Lakers star Anthony Davis chases a loose ball in front of Washington forward Corey Kispert during the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 134-131 overtime win Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. The crowd went silent much later Thursday night after another free throw, this one from Washington’s Tyus Jones, tied the score in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. Obviously it …

Without LeBron James, Lakers’ playoff push starts with misfire against Warriors
10 months ago

Without LeBron James, Lakers’ playoff push starts with misfire against Warriors

LA Times  

Lakers star Anthony Davis is fouled by Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson during the first half of the Lakers’ 128-110 loss Thursday night. Nearly a year ago, Golden State coach Steve Kerr sat in a back room in Los Angeles before playing the Lakers and called the playoff race “a sprint to the finish.” The possibility of avoiding the …

Lakers hold off late Hornets rally to close road trip with win
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers hold off late Hornets rally to close road trip with win

LA Times  

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges guards Lakers star LeBron James during the first half of the Lakers’ 124-118 win Monday. “…But all of that said, we kept fighting, making big defensive plays when we needed to.” Monday’s win in Charlotte was the Lakers’ final piece of data for the front office as they enter Thursday’s trade deadline, an incredibly tight …

Russell for Murray trade rumors stare Lakers in the face in loss to Atlanta
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Russell for Murray trade rumors stare Lakers in the face in loss to Atlanta

LA Times  

They came face-to-face Tuesday night, the two players who have been linked in trade rumors, one of them being Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, the other being Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. Murray easily drove around Russell and pulled up for a 12-foot jumper, staring at the Lakers’ bench before going back down court. When Murray had a straight drive to …

Lakers thrilling double-overtime win over Warriors could mean a new start
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Lakers thrilling double-overtime win over Warriors could mean a new start

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives to the basket during a 145-144 double-overtime comeback win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. Anthony Davis had 29 points and 13 rebounds and D’Angelo Russell scored 28 as the Lakers started their six-game Grammy road trip with a win. No lineup questions, please.” The Lakers opened the second half with Prince in …

D’Angelo Russell’s big game vs. Bulls raises the question: Should Lakers trade him?
11 months ago

D’Angelo Russell’s big game vs. Bulls raises the question: Should Lakers trade him?

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell celebrates after making a three-pointer during a 141-132 win over the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. D’Angelo Russell looked at Taurean Prince in the corner by the Lakers’ bench immediately after perfect ball movement got his teammate a wide-open three. “He’s playing at a high level,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said of Russell. …

D’Angelo Russell continues to boost his value for Lakers, scoring 34 in blowout win
11 months ago

D’Angelo Russell continues to boost his value for Lakers, scoring 34 in blowout win

LA Times  

D’Angelo Russell, left, celebrates with LeBron James during the Lakers’ 134-110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. The precursor to both of those plays was a pass from D’Angelo Russell, the Lakers’ maligned point guard who has resided inside trade machines all over the internet over the last month. pic.twitter.com/0ooUG7TLvK — Los Angeles Lakers …

Lakers take another step backward, fall under .500 with ‘frustrating’ loss to Nets
11 months ago

Lakers take another step backward, fall under .500 with ‘frustrating’ loss to Nets

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — There are bad losses, and then there are bad losses. We gotta compete harder.” The Nets’ second-half performance matched their best defensive second half of the season. As the game spiraled, the Lakers began pressing, trying to score over multiple Nets defenders and missing point-blank attempts that are the team’s offensive strength. “We had some guys that …

D’Angelo Russell continues to pour it on for the Lakers, even as trade rumors swirl
11 months, 1 week ago

D’Angelo Russell continues to pour it on for the Lakers, even as trade rumors swirl

LA Times  

The basketball was passed ahead to D’Angelo Russell in stride while Anthony Davis trailed on the fast break. So, I try to attack that mentality.” Before Wednesday night’s start, Russell had started 30 games, and his stats told a story of how his game has flourished as a starter. He’s a dynamic player and we’re happy that he’s playing at …

Lakers are reaching a new offensive ceiling with their new (old) starting lineup and rotation
11 months, 1 week ago

Lakers are reaching a new offensive ceiling with their new (old) starting lineup and rotation

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — The signs of arguably the Los Angeles Lakers’ best offensive performance of the season were apparent during their first two baskets in Wednesday’s 127-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. But their new starting lineup — featuring multiple shooters, ballhandlers and playmakers next to James and Davis, along with more direction from the coaching staff …

Austin Reaves-D’Angelo Russell starting backcourt clicks for Lakers in win over Thunder
11 months, 1 week ago

Austin Reaves-D’Angelo Russell starting backcourt clicks for Lakers in win over Thunder

LA Times  

They sat next to each other at the podium after the game was over, two friends back starting together for the Lakers, two players sharing the backcourt again, two guys who enjoy being around each other on and off the court. They have shown to be solid when paired together and that was the case against Oklahoma City on Monday …

Lakers’ winning streak against Suns comes crashing down in blowout loss
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers’ winning streak against Suns comes crashing down in blowout loss

LA Times  

LeBron James is fouled by Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie in the first half of the Lakers’ 127-109 loss Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. In just their second game, the Lakers bricked shot after shot but still found a way to win in Suns coach Frank Vogel’s first game back in Los Angeles. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell is guarded by …

Lakers acknowledge something must change internally to stop this spiral down the standings
1 year ago

Lakers acknowledge something must change internally to stop this spiral down the standings

New York Times  

CHICAGO — The last time the Los Angeles Lakers lost three consecutive games, the collective disappointment ignited the group and temporarily turned their season around. They’ve dropped four of five games since, including another three-game losing streak after their 124-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Wednesday night. LeBron catching up with Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, …

Lakers helped make NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament one to remember
1 year ago

Lakers helped make NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament one to remember

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James holds the NBA Cup trophy surrounded by teammates after winning the championship game of the inaugural in-season tournament at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It wasn’t a jackpot, but it wasn’t a bust My bias on the in-season tournament exists because of the road the Lakers walked — one that began with a highly competitive game …

Lakers defeat Houston following return of injured trio
1 year ago

Lakers defeat Houston following return of injured trio

LA Times  

Lakers guard Max Christie dunks in front of Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green during the first half Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers forward Anthony Davis battles Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. for a rebound in the first half. Lakers guard Max Christie ties up Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., allowing Lakers forward Taurean Prince to grab a defensive …

LeBron James sends a message to Dillon Brooks and Rockets, scoring 37 in Lakers’ win
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James sends a message to Dillon Brooks and Rockets, scoring 37 in Lakers’ win

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James controls the ball in front of Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks during the first half Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James dunks against the Houston Rockets during the Lakers’ win Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers star LeBron James loses the ball while Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks defends during the second half Sunday. “We’ve just …

Lakers vs. Blazers takeaways: Anthony Davis concentrates on anchoring defense
1 year, 1 month ago

Lakers vs. Blazers takeaways: Anthony Davis concentrates on anchoring defense

LA Times  

Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant tries to score against the double-team defense of Lakers forwards Anthony Davis, right, and Cam Reddish during the second half Friday night in Portland. Yet Davis still played 34 minutes and 47 seconds for the Lakers during their in-season tournament game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center, and he still was a …

Column: Lakers need to move past blowout loss to Kings. ‘We’ve got a lot of games coming’
1 year, 1 month ago

Column: Lakers need to move past blowout loss to Kings. ‘We’ve got a lot of games coming’

LA Times  

The Lakers had fallen 24 points behind Sacramento through three quarters Wednesday in the second game of a back-to-back sequence, but coach Darvin Ham wasn’t ready to concede and move on to the next game in their tightly compacted calendar. “I told them at the break at the end of the third, we’ve got about four or five minutes to …

D’Angelo Russell comes up big with 12 points in 4th quarter of Lakers’ 106-103 win over Orlando
1 year, 1 month ago

D’Angelo Russell comes up big with 12 points in 4th quarter of Lakers’ 106-103 win over Orlando

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — D’Angelo Russell scored 12 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, LeBron James added nine of his 19 in the final period, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 106-103 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. So we’re figuring it out.” The Magic nursed a lead throughout the fourth quarter until James put …

D’Angelo Russell’s fourth-quarter surge helps power Lakers to win over Magic
1 year, 1 month ago

D’Angelo Russell’s fourth-quarter surge helps power Lakers to win over Magic

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell controls the ball in front of Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris during the first half Monday at Crypto.com Arena. D’Angelo Russell scored 28 points — including 12 in the fourth quarter — and had eight assists. Rui Hachimura, one of the Lakers caught in the rotation crunch early in the season, didn’t play because of an …

Lakers’ late rally falls short in season-opening loss to the Nuggets
1 year, 2 months ago

Lakers’ late rally falls short in season-opening loss to the Nuggets

LA Times  

Lakers forwards Anthony Davis, left, and LeBron James try to trap Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during their season-opening game Tuesday night in Denver. When Nuggets coach Mike Malone went on a podcast over the summer and said, “Speaking of the Lakers, I just want you guys to know, this is breaking news, I’m thinking about retiring, so don’t tell anybody,” …

Lakers’ depth is paying off this preseason with all the injuries
1 year, 2 months ago

Lakers’ depth is paying off this preseason with all the injuries

LA Times  

Lakers coach Darvin Ham chats with guard D’Angelo Russell during a preseason game against the Bucks on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Speaking with scouts and executives who watched the Lakers-Bucks game, multiple people remarked that the Lakers didn’t look short-handed against the Bucks, who were without Khris Middleton, that the absences particularly of James and Reaves gave way to a …

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