D’Angelo Russell shone with 34 points, complemented by another 28 from LeBron James, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a convincing 134-110 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers this early Monday morning (22) in the NBA.
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The duo played a crucial role in building the score, and Russell received praise from his teammate LeBron James at the end of the match. James commented on Russell’s aggressiveness in looking for points, especially in quick transitions.
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Russell, who returned to the starting line-up five games ago, demonstrated quick skills and an impressive vision of the game, contributing to the team’s overall performance. Although he fell just one point shy of his season high of 35 points, Russell also recorded eight assists and one rebound.
Lakers coach Darvin Ham praised Russell’s concentration and focus on the game, describing the performance as one of the most complete games since his return. Furthermore, LeBron James highlighted the team’s defensive effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of neutralizing the opponent in moments of pressure on the court to guarantee counterattack points.