D’Angelo Russell may have one fewer game to “shatter” that newly-acquired document.
One game after turning into the franchise’s chief in 3-pointers in a single season, Russell will miss Sunday’s game in opposition to the Pacers with a non-COVID illness, the crew introduced simply hours earlier than tip.
Lakers announce that D’Angelo Russell (non-COVID illness) is out tonight vs. the Pacers— Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) March 25, 2024
After lacking a while initially of January with a tailbone harm, Russell has been a stalwart within the lineup for the Lakers, taking part in 33 of the final 34 video games. The solely contest he missed was against the Nuggets on Feb. 8 following a knee procedure.
In truth, solely Anthony Davis (66), Taurean Prince (66) and Austin Reaves (70) have performed greater than Russell’s 65 video games this season. Even extra curiously, the Lakers are 0-5 when Russell has been out this season.
Without him, the Lakers have a variety of choices. Taurean Prince is anticipated to return after lacking Friday’s game because of private causes and will re-enter the lineup. Spencer Dinwiddie additionally might enter the lineup because the participant with the skillset that the majority replicates D’Lo’s.
Either Cam Reddish or Max Christie might make cameos within the beginning lineup in addition to each have began video games at time this season.
With the Lakers set to go on a street journey following Sunday’s game in opposition to the Pacers, it’s going to be sorely wanted to have D’Lo wholesome. His scoring goes to be arduous to exchange as is and the longer the Lakers don’t have that, the tougher it’ll be to repeatedly fill that void.
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