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From a coming off-the-bench role, back as a starter, D'Angelo is unstoppable

The Lakers took a key win over the Trail-Blazers with D'Angelo Russell as the main leader of the team

By James Brown

D'Angelo Russell vs. Trail-Blazers
D'Angelo Russell vs. Trail-Blazers
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Los Angeles Lakers needed the win over the Portland Trail-Blazers after coming from a painful loss to the Brooklyn Nets where the team should've gotten the victory but they suffered and weren't able to get back to their dominating first-half.

This time, LA looked completely different and started dominating the game early on, as the purple and gold were able to bring out the energy since the first minute, something that affected the team in different first quarters than the rest of the campaign.

Without a doubt, the player who stole the spotlight and has been impressive is D'Angelo Russell, who has been able to give season-high performances after all since coach Darvin Ham sent him back to the starting role.

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 points and counting so far tonight on 13-for-20 shooting (65%).

The Lakers got a blowout win without Taurean Prince

Whit Taurean Prince was out on the game night because of an injury, coach Darvin Ham replaced the wing with Rui Hachimura. The team without Prince looked impressive and got the final win.


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