“I know my abilities to make guys better around me” Russell Westbrook shows happiness in taking up and fulfilling a new role for the Lakers.
Russell Westbrook
Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook was happy with the run his team is having in recent times. The LA Lakers registered their third consecutive win and are looking fresh. Russell is doing an excellent job with the new role assigned to him by the Lakers management.
Russell Westbrook was talking to the reporters when he was asked by one of them, “Is there an identity that can be found with the second unit with you playing that way?” To which Russell replied, “It honestly don’t matter what unit it is. I know my abilities to make guys better around me.” Westbrook made sure they didn’t let loose and give up the game when the Lakers bench was on the court.
Without legend LeBron James in the ranks, the LA Lakers have stood up and led the way in all the recent matches they played. Anthony Davis led the charge and gave dominating performances on the court. The Lakers team looked revamped, and if they pocket a few more wins, they can quickly get their campaign back on track and go in search of their 18th NBA championship title.
Russell Westbrook to nurse a thumb injury
LA Lakers guard Russell Westbrook will have his right thumb evaluated after suffering an injury during his team’s 123-92 win over the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena. Westbrook hurt the thumb on his shooting hand during the game, and it is still unclear at what point he got hurt. He underwent X-rays afterward, and the reports are optimistic.
The Lakers registered their third straight win as Anthony Davis was a top performer with 30 points and 18 rebounds, and Austin Reaves scored 21 points. Westbrook scored 14 points in 22 minutes, as he shot 4-of-9 from the field and 2-of-5 from downtown. Since Russ has been assigned new duties, he has averaged 17.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in 29.7 minutes per game.
He’s shot 39.5 from the three-point line. The Lakers will take on the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center on Tuesday. The fans will hope that their team keeps giving such power-packed performances and will also be eager to see LeBron get back on the court.
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