The offensive struggles have continued into Game 3 for Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell.
So far in the Western Conference Finals, the former No. 2 pick is averaging just 9 PPG on 36.8-percent from the field and 12.5-percent from deep. And to start Saturday night’s action, Russell is just 1-for-6 while also having issues on the defensive end with Jamal Murray.
The sports world reacted to D-Lo’s performance on Twitter.
“If we see D’Angelo Russell to start the 2nd half, we might need to submit Darvin Ham for a mental evaluation,” Lakers Daily said.
If we see D'Angelo Russell to start the 2nd half, we might need to submit Darvin Ham for a mental evaluation.
— Lakers Daily (@LakersDailyCom) May 21, 2023
“D’Angelo Russell trying to cover Jamal Murray,” BetMGM commented.
D’Angelo Russell trying to cover Jamal Murray pic.twitter.com/1vetoGUAPT
— BetMGM ???? (@BetMGM) May 21, 2023
“Lakers gotta get D’Angelo Russell outta the game,” tweeted Matt Hladik.
Lakers gotta get D’Angelo Russell outta the game
— Matt Hladik (@MattHladik919) May 21, 2023
“Russell Westbrook watching D’Angelo Russell become unplayable,” FanDuel posted.
Russell Westbrook watching D'Angelo Russell become unplayable pic.twitter.com/hSV9qPR9pI
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) May 21, 2023
“I understand the concern the Lakers might lose D’Angelo Russell if they bench him … But they’re about to lose this series by sticking with him, and as a free agent there’s no guarantee Russell will even be on the roster beyond that,” said Kevin Pelton.
I understand the concern the Lakers might lose D'Angelo Russell if they bench him, as @mcten reported earlier this week. But they're about to lose this series by sticking with him, and as a free agent there's no guarantee Russell will even be on the roster beyond that.
— Kevin Pelton (@kpelton) May 21, 2023
“Time for the Lakers to lose D’Angelo Russell…” tweeted The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor.
Time for the Lakers to lose D'Angelo Russell…
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) May 21, 2023
The Lakers find themselves within four with less than four remaining in the third.
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