Lakers’ LeBron James, D’Angelo Russell Thrill NBA Fans in Win Over Trail Blazers
zach bacharContributor IJanuary 22, 2024
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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 points and eight assists both led the team, shooting 66.7 percent from the field while connecting on six three-pointers. He also showed off his defensive instincts by blocking two shots, marking the fifth time this season that he’s picked up at least two rejections in a game.
Lakers fans were amazed by his performance on both ends of the court.
Los Angeles Lakers @LakersDLo’s around the back fake had the whole squad on their feet š¤Æ pic.twitter.com/C5j2DkYEtD
JAKE @KingJakeonXTrading 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.
Sean Davis @Sean_DaviOh my god D’Angelo Russell is on an insane heater right now
Trevor Lane @Trevor_LaneD’Angelo Russell is on a heater!! https://t.co/Mk3dvU8wKL
Dave McMenamin @mctenD’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%).
Lakers Nation @LakersNationD’ANGELO RUSSELL IS UNCONSCIOUS
Dime Dropper @DimeDropperPodThe 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
Mike Trudell @LakersReporterD’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.
He’s up to 34 points.
Lane @CookedByLaneDlo is on fire šš
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.
Bleacher Report @BleacherReportD’LO TO LEBRON FOR THE SLAM š¤ pic.twitter.com/H3H9JmTwsa
NBA @NBALeBron James lasers a dime to Christian Wood for the assist!
Lakers-Trail Blazers | Live on the NBA App
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Lakers Nation @LakersNationLEBRON JAMES SAID LET’S HAVE FUN
Mike Trudell @LakersReporterD’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.
He’s up to 34 points.
Witness King James @WITNESSKJThis pass by LeBron was just FILTHY š³ pic.twitter.com/njyLjVFxoQ
Lakers Lead @LakersLeadLEBRON JAMES TONIGHT
š 31 minutes
š 28 points
š 5 rebounds
š 5 assists
š +28 +/-
BRON IS MAKING IT LOOK TOO EASY pic.twitter.com/JNSsJqGiqP
Lakers All Day Everyday @LADEigLeBron’s vision is so underrated man pic.twitter.com/iTlr55QvQk
StatMuse @statmuseLeBron tonight:
28 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
Ties Kareem for the 5th-most 25/5/5 games in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/uSflVJwqA2
Lakers Empire @LakersEmpireLeBron James tonight
28 Points
5 Rebounds
5 Assists
50% FG
+28#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/0GEeN5rXKm
BronMuse @BronMuseLEBRON AND DLO TONIGHT:
31 MIN 34 MIN
28 PTS 34 PTS
5 REB 8 AST
5 AST 1 BLK
8-16 FG 14-21 FG
69% TS 81% TS%
+28 +28
LAKERS BLOWOUT WIN š„š„š„ pic.twitter.com/ktWTRVW6o2
Head coach Darvin Ham’s team was efficient all night long, shooting 39 percent from three on 33 attempts. The Lakers have now won three of their past four games to move to 22-22 on the season, getting back to a .500 record for the first time since Jan. 9.
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