D’Angelo Russell's performance in the playoff game against the Nuggets has been under scrutiny as he struggled with his shooting, going 1-9 from three-point range. Despite Anthony Davis performing well, Russell's poor shooting contributed significantly to the Lakers' loss.
D'Angelo Russell 1-9 from 3 and Anthony Davis 0-4. Death by missed 3's for the #Lakers in Game 1 vs Denver.
D'Angelo Russell's last 5 playoff games vs. the Nuggets 👀 13 PTS - 6-of-20 FG - 1-of-9 3PT 4 PTS - 2-of-4 FG - 0-of-1 3PT 3 PTS - 1-of-8 FG - 1-of-6 3PT 10 PTS - 3-of-8 FG - 1-of-5 3PT 8 PTS - 4-of-11 FG - 0-of-3 3PT AVG: 7.6 PPG, 31.4% FG, 12.5% 3PT https://t.co/Lj5RsbzQbO
New story: D’Angelo Russell said he is “excited” for Game 2 after shooting worse in the first round opener (30%) than he did in last year’s conference finals vs. DEN (32%). “I know what I'm capable of,” Russell said. https://t.co/nrrNN82HFP
D'Angelo Russell tonight: https://t.co/4hfkFe1lCN
D'Angelo Russell getting some shots up after going 1-9 from 3 in game 1 https://t.co/Y2B7Y2zeOK
D’Angelo Russell is now 3/24 (12.5%) from 3 in his last 5 playoff games against the Nuggets. Lakers 0-5 in those games. 41.5% on 7.2 3PA/g this season. Has to shoot like he does in the regular season for LAL to have a chance. https://t.co/7pRUny2S7I
The Lakers can definitely compete in this series. Anthony Davis looks as good as ever and can nearly offset Jokic’s scoring. This loss is squarely on Russell and Reaves. They’ve gotta hit shots for the Lakers to win and they were horrendous tonight
The difference in this game? D’Angelo Russell. He’s 1-9 from three and blew an easy layup. Some of that goes in and the Lakers are right there.
With 8:25 left, the #Lakers' non-Bron, no-AD top 7 were a combined 14-35 from the floor and 2-18 on treys. The #Nuggets will let Russell/Rui/Reaves try to beat 'em all night long. Because they can't. #MileHighBasketball #MileHighPlayoffs #NBA #NBAPlayoffs
D’Angelo Russell, with six points on 3-of-4 shooting in the 1st Q, already has as many FGM tonight as he had combined in Games 3 and 4 of last year’s Western Conference finals