NBA/Lakers’ strong offensive and defensive impact in the playoffs Russell: The sky is the limit | NBA | Sports


Russell (D’Angelo Russell) returned from injury and returned to the starting position, while Dennis Schroder (Dennis Schroder) and Reeves (Austin Reaves), who had originally replaced the starting lineup, returned to the bench. There is obviously no crowding effect among the three , instead teamed up to attack, and jointly scored 69 points in today’s home game once morest the Raptors, creating a dense and uninterrupted firepower output, helping the team defeat the Raptors’ defense in the fourth quarter, and winning 3 consecutive victories.

For the Lakers, this victory can be said to be of special significance. This is the first time the Lakers have defeated the Raptors at home since November 30, 2014. During this period, they have swallowed a 7-game losing streak.


“If our team can go through a training camp, then the sky is really our limit. But in fact, we don’t have a training camp opportunity, but the sky is still our limit. We are fully prepared and full of hunger.” Russell explain.

Regarding his two-week absence to catch up with the Lakers’ “playoff ticket chase”, Russell confidently said that his injury can be said to be due to the opponent’s good luck. “I was in great shape, ready to take off, but unfortunately I injured my ankle. But like I said, everyone stepped up and defended the team. Everyone helped each other, and that’s what a team is regarding.”

Russell scored 28 points, 16 of which appeared in the fourth quarter, fully connected with Schroeder and Reeves who scored 17 points, allowing the Lakers to play a fierce offensive of 37 to 22 in a single quarter.

Talking regarding the offensive performance in the fourth quarter, Russell said: “I just found the feeling, which is very interesting.”

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