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[Saba Sports News] D’Angelo Russell, the Lakers’ young guard, showed a resurgence in his performance on Thursday, leading the team with 19 points and 6 assists in 27 minutes from the bench. This performance marked a significant improvement after a series of challenging games. However, the Lakers still fell short against the Suns, and Russell attributed this to the team’s inconsistency.
Russell, speaking to The Athletic, highlighted systemic issues within the team. He mentioned that the regular season is a time to identify and address these problems, including the impact of injuries on their performance.
Expanding on these challenges, Russell explained that the Lakers are still in a phase of adjustment, experimenting with different lineups and strategies. He urged against panic, recalling how the team managed to turn around a similarly poor start last year. This turnaround involved integrating new energy and approaches, leading to a remarkable late-season comeback.
Russell remains hopeful for a repeat of last year’s recovery, acknowledging that it will require a significant collective effort to achieve a similar comeback this season.