D'Angelo Russell on Lakers: I think we all like each other
Dave McMenamin: When asked if everyone on the Lakers are still pulling in the same direction, D’Angelo Russell’s response was: “I think we all like each other … just, losing at work sucks”
Source: Twitter @mcten
Source: Twitter @mcten
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Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell both pointed to defensive miscommunication when asked about the Lakers’ defense after the 1Q.
The Nets scored 102 points in the final three quarters of the Lakers’ 130-112 loss to Brooklyn tonight. pic.twitter.com/gfWsOhENKB – 2:52 AM
Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell both pointed to defensive miscommunication when asked about the Lakers’ defense after the 1Q.
The Nets scored 102 points in the final three quarters of the Lakers’ 130-112 loss to Brooklyn tonight. pic.twitter.com/gfWsOhENKB – 2:52 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Nets 100, Lakers 90
LA was outscored 38-22 in the third quarter. Brooklyn is shooting 54.2% overall and is 16-of-38 on 4s (42.%). They’ve matched LA in points in the paint (40-40). AD has 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. LeBron has 18 points. DLo has 17. – 12:10 AM
Third quarter: Nets 100, Lakers 90
LA was outscored 38-22 in the third quarter. Brooklyn is shooting 54.2% overall and is 16-of-38 on 4s (42.%). They’ve matched LA in points in the paint (40-40). AD has 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. LeBron has 18 points. DLo has 17. – 12:10 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 68, Nets 62
DLo has 17 points and 5 assists. AD has 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. LeBron has 16 points. LA has a 32-24 advantage in the paint. Brooklyn is hanging around with their 3-point shooting (11 of 26) and Cam Thomas (20 points on 9-12 FGs). – 11:29 PM
Halftime: Lakers 68, Nets 62
DLo has 17 points and 5 assists. AD has 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. LeBron has 16 points. LA has a 32-24 advantage in the paint. Brooklyn is hanging around with their 3-point shooting (11 of 26) and Cam Thomas (20 points on 9-12 FGs). – 11:29 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
This game has become LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell vs. Cam Thomas and Lonnie Walker IV just as we all expected. Lakers up 51-44 with 6:35 left in the second quarter. – 11:10 PM
This game has become LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell vs. Cam Thomas and Lonnie Walker IV just as we all expected. Lakers up 51-44 with 6:35 left in the second quarter. – 11:10 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 37, Nets 28
D’Angelo Russell has 13 points. He’s continued his impressive recent play. Anthony Davis has 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. LA is shooting 65.2% overall and 71.4% on 3s (5 of 7). Cam Thomas has 14 points (6-6 FGs) off the bench for BKN. – 11:01 PM
First quarter: Lakers 37, Nets 28
D’Angelo Russell has 13 points. He’s continued his impressive recent play. Anthony Davis has 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. LA is shooting 65.2% overall and 71.4% on 3s (5 of 7). Cam Thomas has 14 points (6-6 FGs) off the bench for BKN. – 11:01 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
As LeBron discussed after LAL’s last win, Anthony Davis has really improved his passing out of a double team, which he just showed by finding a cutting LeBron for a dunk that put LAL up 24-13.
D’Angelo Russell has 10 points to continue his hot stretch of late. – 10:50 PM
As LeBron discussed after LAL’s last win, Anthony Davis has really improved his passing out of a double team, which he just showed by finding a cutting LeBron for a dunk that put LAL up 24-13.
D’Angelo Russell has 10 points to continue his hot stretch of late. – 10:50 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We talked about how D’Angelo Russell is the Lakers’ X-Factor, which makes trading him a tricky proposition. Plus, will Darvin put Reddish back in the rotation when he healthy? Should he? @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan… – 12:00 PM
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We talked about how D’Angelo Russell is the Lakers’ X-Factor, which makes trading him a tricky proposition. Plus, will Darvin put Reddish back in the rotation when he healthy? Should he? @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan… – 12:00 PM
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Clutch Points: Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, and Jarred Vanderbilt in the house for Packers vs. 49ers 🙌 (via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/hn2a8VrzY1 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / January 20, 2024
Dave McMenamin: D’Angelo Russell said the Lakers’ miscommunication on defense hurt them tonight against the Nets and added: “Obviously Jacque Vaughn’s a hell of a coach. He’s drawing up sets and putting them in position to take advantage of any miscommunication or mishap on our end.” -via Twitter @mcten / January 20, 2024
Mark Medina: Lakers coach Darvin Ham on the dynamic between D’Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves: “Their synergy has been great. They support one another wholeheartedly, and it’s a joy to coach them both.” pic.twitter.com/Un1gtNlQwL -via Twitter @MarkG_Medina / January 19, 2024