LOS ANGELES (AP) — D’Angelo Russell scored 34 factors, LeBron James added 28 and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Portland Path Blazers 134-110 on Sunday night time to get again to .500.
Austin Reaves scored 15 factors, and Anthony Davis had 14 factors and 14 rebounds to assist the Lakers (22-22) bounce again from an 18-point loss to Brooklyn two nights earlier.
Russell and James mixed to attain the Lakers’ first 19 factors of the fourth.
Russell confirmed off on one of many Lakers’ season-high 35 fastbreak factors. He faked a behind-the-back move to James who was working alongside, however saved the ball and accomplished the layin.
“That was dope,” stated James, who was shaking his head afterward. “The one method to get fastbreak factors is to defend, defend with out fouling, and we did that.”
James dunked, hit a 3-pointer and made 4 free throws as he and Russell constructed a 23-point lead. Russell returned to the beginning lineup 5 video games in the past, decided to enhance James and Davis by being assertive.
“He’s been aggressive searching for his shot and we proceed to attempt to discover him, particularly in transition,” James stated.
With the rout in hand, James sat out the sport’s closing six minutes, becoming a member of Davis and the opposite starters on the bench.
Malcolm Brogdon led Portland with 23 factors and 9 assists. Anfernee Simons added 19 factors and Jerami Grant had 17 because the West’s next-to-last group had its two-game profitable streak ended.
“The Path Blazers have a sure file, however on the finish of the day, they’ve nonetheless obtained quite a lot of firepower over there,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham stated.
Russell had 13 factors in third, making three 3-pointers, when the Lakers stretched their lead from 13 to 22 factors. He made two extra 3s within the fourth to tie his season excessive of six.
Russell completed one level off his season excessive of 35 factors and he had eight assists.
“He’s actually locked in on his sport and centered on methods he might help the group,” Ham stated. “Tonight was one of the full video games I’ve seen him play since he’s been again in a Laker uniform.”
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Path Blazers: At Oklahoma Metropolis on Tuesday night time.
Lakers: On the Clippers on Tuesday night time.
