D’Angelo Russell led the Brooklyn Nets against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, scoring 19 points and dishing out 8 assists. He shot 7-of-15 from the field and added 6 rebounds in his 27 minutes on the court. Despite his efforts, the Nets lost a close game, 102-101.
What It Means
Russell’s performance against the Lakers marked his fifth time leading all players in assists this season. He has been consistent in recent games, with multiple streaks of at least five assists. This season, he is averaging 12.4 points and ranks third on his team for scoring. His assist average of 5.1 per game places him second on the Nets and within the top 25 point guards in the league. Russell has also finished in the top five among point guards for fantasy points in nearly 15% of his games.
