On April 28, the NBA playoffs continued, and the Lakers ushered in the fourth game against the Nuggets. Previously, the Lakers fell behind 0-3, perhaps because there was no baggage, and the Lakers came up today to perform well offensively and defensively, leading the Nuggets by 13 points at halftime. In the second half, both teams showed intensity, and the Lakers stopped the Nuggets from chasing the momentum, and the final quarter also stabilized, and finally won 119-108, and the score was 1-3. Russell performed well in this game, he played 40 minutes, shot 8-of-15, 4-of-8 3-pointers, scored 21 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and had a team-high plus/minus of +15, which was the team's winning hero.
The Lakers lineup for this game did not change, the team started the game well offensively and defensively, and suppressed the Nuggets in the first quarter. Russell started the game and scored a layup quickly.
In the second quarter, Russell first hit a cold arrow three-point shot to help the team open up the difference. Russell became more and more excited the more he played, and he also scored a rebound under the strong basket, scoring 7 points and 2 rebounds in the half.
In the second half, Russell continued to output and responded to Jokic's three-point shot, and the Lakers led by 14 points at this time, and the situation was very good. When the Nuggets had the momentum to chase the points, Russell hit another three-pointer. When Russell hit a jumper, the Lakers stretched the margin to 13 points.
In the final quarter, Russell first threw and scored, and then assisted Lao Zhan for a layup. The Lakers were smooth on offense and defense, and they stabilized the margin and won in the end.
Russell played well in this game, he finished with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Especially in the second half, when the Nuggets started to chase points, the Lakers needed someone to step up and score in response. Russell did his best, hitting two three-pointers in the third quarter to extinguish the Nuggets' offensive momentum.
Russell has been questioned a lot lately, playing the Nuggets with a crotch pull, and his shooting is inconsistent, these are his labels. However, Russell's game today was really waterless, with points and assists, and he was a key player in the team's victory.
The Lakers have stumbled this season, making the playoffs but also making the playoffs. In terms of player performance, Russell can be trusted at the back. No player is perfect, Russell gave everything on the field, he is not a supergiant, and it is unrealistic to expect one person to take the blame. The Lakers are now down 3-1, and they certainly don't want to go home fishing early, and this is when Russell's continued solid performance is needed.