Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell stays even-keeled ahead of playoff rematch with Nuggets
by San Bernardino Sun
San Bernardino Sun— 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 gets going this time, he could make the Lakers tough to beat.
BroBible—D’Angelo Russell Was Scrolling Through His Phone On The Bench During Loss That Essentially Ended Lakers Season. The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs after falling into a 3-0 hole against the Nuggets on Thursday night, and D’Angelo Russell has understandably caught some heat for pulling out his phone on the bench in the middle of the loss. The Denver Nuggets headed into their first-round […]
Bleacher Report—Lakers' LeBron James: 'Too Much Emphasis' on Nuggets NBA Playoff Matchup as Rematch. LeBron James isn't exactly out for revenge. He just wants to advance in the postseason. "I think you're putting a little bit too much emphasis on it," the Los
@sbsun—Lakers not looking for revenge in rematch with Nuggets. The Lakers accept that they can’t change what happened in the conference finals last spring but to win this best-of-seven first-round series, they must address their previous struggles against the defending champs.