Zach BacharContributor | January 22, 2024


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Get excited, Lakers fans! The Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 134-110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, thanks to strong performances from LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell.
Russell’s 34-point game, along with providing eight assists, led the team to victory. He shot 66.7 percent from the field and connected on six three-pointers. He also showcased his defensive skills by blocking two shots, marking the fifth time this season he’s picked up at least two rejections in a game. Lakers fans were in awe of his performance on both ends of the court.
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DLo’s around the back fake had the whole squad on their feet 🤯 pic.twitter.com/C5j2DkYEtD
Trading D’Angelo Russell would be a huge mistake.
He’s the Lakers best true point guard and best shooter, and that shouldn’t be taken for granted. – JAKE @KingJakeonX
Oh my god D’Angelo Russell is on an insane heater right now – Sean Davis @Sean_Davi
D’Angelo Russell is on a heater!! https://t.co/Mk3dvU8wKL
D’Angelo Russell came into tonight averaging 25.5 points on 52.8% shooting in four games since being put back in the starting lineup. He has 32 points and counting so far tonight on 13-for-20 shooting (65%). - Dave McMenamin @mcten
D’ANGELO RUSSELL IS UNCONSCIOUS – Lakers Nation @LakersNation
The best version of this Laker team is always maximizing DLo, not reducing his role.
Gotta take the good with the bad but there’s more good than bad imo – Dime Dropper @DimeDropperPod
D’Angelo Russell found LeBron with a beautiful alley-oop off the court in the 1st half… this time, on a 2-on-1 with LeBron in the 4th Q, Russell pulled an absolutely filthy dribble move behind his back for a layup. Showtime.
Dlo is on fire 😭😭 – Lane @CookedByLane
James finished with an efficient 28 points on 8-16 shooting, adding five rebounds and five assists in his 31 minutes on the floor. He was able to get to the charity stripe with consistency, knocking down nine of his 10 free throw attempts.
Russell connected with James on more than one occasion, exemplified by an impressive fastbreak that resulted in a powerful dunk from the four-time MVP. Fans were impressed with the strong outing by the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
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D’LO TO LEBRON FOR THE SLAM 😤 pic.twitter.com/H3H9JmTwsa
LeBron James lasers a dime to Christian Wood for the assist!
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LEBRON JAMES SAID LET’S HAVE FUN – Lakers Nation @LakersNation
D’Angelo Russell found LeBron with a beautiful alley-oop. – Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
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