Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell made history in a recent game against the Atlanta Hawks, tying Nick Van Exel’s franchise record for 3-pointers in a season with 183. This milestone comes as Russell continues to showcase his impressive shooting ability, with Coach Darvin Ham praising him by saying he has a “green room” endorsement, not just a green light.
Russell finished the game with 27 points and 10 assists, shooting 57.8% as a team and 41.7% from beyond the arc. This season, Russell is shooting a career-best 41.9% from 3-point range, ranking 14th in the league.
The game against the Hawks was crucial for the Lakers, as they snapped a two-game losing streak with star player Anthony Davis returning from injury. Davis had a strong performance with 22 points and 15 rebounds, while LeBron James added 25 points to give the Lakers a balanced offense.
Davis expressed his confidence that Russell would break the record in the next game against the Philadelphia 76ers, highlighting the team’s support for the young point guard. Russell matched Van Exel’s milestone in his 64th game, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s previous mark of 180 3-pointers in a season.
With Russell’s impressive shooting and the team’s strong performance, the Lakers are looking to continue their success as they push towards the playoffs. Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for more updates on the Lakers and the rest of the NBA season.
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