D’Angelo Russell helped lead the Brooklyn Nets to a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, recording 9 assists in just 21 minutes of play. He also contributed with 13 points and 4 steals, helping the Nets secure a win with a final score of 132-114.
What It Means
Russell’s performance against the Trail Blazers marked his third streak this season of achieving at least 5 assists in consecutive games. His standout stat was leading the game with 4 steals, exceeding his projection by three. This season, he averages 5.0 assists per game, ranking him second on his team and 23rd among point guards in the league. Additionally, he has finished in the top five for assists at his position in seven games this year.
