D'Angelo Russell Discussion: Adopting A Professional Attitude

That 3 3s redeemed him for a time. Make a noise on game 5 - a no pressure game - take over, that should bring back his mojo.

 

Well.. at least he isn't scared. We now know that.

 

Hit some huge threes- glad to see it.

 

Talk about picking the right time to get hot.

I was seriously thinking he needs to talk to a sports psychologist.

Huge shots. Huge.

 

Awful first half. Came out in the 3rd Q with three quick buckets. Thought that him turning the corner it wasn't. Wasn't sure he was going to see minutes in the 4th, he was looking that bad out there. Then hit his 3 biggest shots he's had this series. Some questionable decisions after that, but we don't get to OT or the W without those.

Props! Hopefully that gives him some postseason confidence to build on moving forward.

 

I do like that, regardless, he is cheering and propping AR up all the time.

 

He also rewarded Ham for sticking with him because I would’ve benched him. Lol

 

fouled out in 29 minutes of action in a huge playoff game because he made several dumb fouls - and still let them score

-16 +/-

17/1/3 Not a fantastic PG. Doesn't like contact. I think he's a questionable asset in the playoffs unless someone else is handling the rock. He made the shots when he was NOT the primary ball handler.

 

not correct. rewatch

 

3 huge shots. That is all.

 

He had trouble getting pressed at half court by Steven Adams..lol

 

I saw Reaves and others set him up for those shots. Sure he dribbled a little, but not much.

 

He needs to step up big next game, lebron will be gassed. He needs to put up over 20 next game with help from others

 

You're right but that was huge for the Lakers as no else could hit the ocean from 3.

This is why the dude is frustrating he should be awesome in the playoffs as he should be the key to unlock most defense's. Your playing AD tight swing it to D lo for the catch and shoot 3. Need a guy to break down the defense let him attack off the dribble.

Hopefully this series against one of the best defenses in the league helps him find his rhythm

 

no doubt, my point was I think he's more effective off the ball in physical play situations

 

This. He gave us life with these three 3's in a row. Maybe this will boost his confidence, he got the skills.

 

Exactly, he gets caught with too many soft fouls. That last foul on Bane prior to fouling out could have easily been an And 1, and shift the momentum to memphis. This is the playoffs, if you’re going to foul, make sure they won’t make the bucket!
If it weren’t for all 3 huge 3s, the series could easily be 2-2 right now and dlo would have been one of the bigger reasons.