The Los Angeles Lakers recently matched up with the red hot Milwaukee Bucks during the regular season.
Considering the Lakers are currently in a Play-In Tournament spot, every game is extremely important for the team.
On the other hand, the Milwaukee Bucks have established themselves as one of the top teams in the NBA so far this season.
However, the Lakers were able to pull out a stunning 123-122 win over the Bucks, even without Lebron James.
It was a special night for D’Angelo Russell, who scored 44 points in the winning effort and shared his views on it during the postgame conference, as revealed via Spectrum SportsNet.
“I never lacked confidence, I never feared confrontation, I want all the smoke,” Russell said.
D’Angelo Russell 🗣️ “I never lacked confidence, I never feared confrontation, I want all the smoke… I just feel confident in what I bring to the basketball game.” pic.twitter.com/37NC2Ugu6w
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) March 9, 2024
Upon seeing the explosive performance from D’Angelo Russell, many are wondering the secret behind his newfound confidence.
After all, there was a time when the Lakers were expected to trade Russell in exchange for a better star around the NBA Trade Deadline.
However, Russell has proven his critics wrong over the past few weeks as he continues to be a crucial member of the Lakers.
The only question remains whether Russell can carry this form to the postseason or not.
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