Transfer rookies make their full debut, the Lakers win the Golden State Warriors champion
Not having had a single training session together, D'Angelo Russell and new teammate Anthony Davis had to constantly communicate during the match. The conversation starts from the smallest things such as how to choose a location, observe or answer about a run.
Trying to do all he can, Russell made a decent debut in his second career with the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, contributing to the team's victory. LA against the Golden State Warriors.
Besides D'Angelo Russell's full-time debut, the Los Angeles Lakers also had a good performance from transfer rookie Jarred Vanderbilt, 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal in 17 minutes.
"Because we didn't have time to practice together, my teammates and I had to constantly interact and chat to compete, learn and understand each other's habits on the field," Anthony Davis said of the first match. with new teammate D'Angelo Russell.
The defender wearing the number 1 shirt also said it was a strange experience to have to play and ask his teammates: "It's very strange for me, but I'm trying to get used to it."
“This is not the first time I have been traded in the middle of the season and had to get used to the new system, I know what I need to do. I think the sooner I know things, the easier it will be for me to bond with my teammates," Russell added after the match with 15 points and 6 assists.
This is the second game in a row the Lakers have played without the service of LeBron James, but also the second time they have had the individual shine of Dennis Schroder.
The German defender led the team with 26 points (7-12 FG) and 3 assists in 3 minutes on the field. Anthony Davis completed the double-double with 13 points, 16 rebounds and 3 blocks.
One of AD's three successful blocks came at the end of the fourth half, where he blocked Klay Thompson's attempt to score to help the Lakers seal the victory.
The standout name left today is Rui Hachimura, the owner of 16 points, 7 rebounds after arriving at the LA team from the Washington Wizards.
As for the Golden State Warriors, they do not have the service of Stephen Curry because of injuries related to the leg and heel. This is also what makes this superstar defender miss the NBA All-Star Game taking place within 1 week.
Trying to close the gap left by Curry, Jordan Poole played well with 29 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds, but he made a mistake at a crucial moment when he got a turnover in the last minute of the game.
Not only Poole but also the entire Warriors team had problems in finishing the match. They took the lead with about 6 minutes left in the fourth half, but the gap was soon erased.
“We need to finish the game properly and better. Because these are all small mistakes, I think the players can absolutely do a lot better than that," coach Steve Kerr shared after the game.
In their next outing, both the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers play on Tuesday morning, February 14. While the Lakers faced the Portland Trail Blazers, the Warriors faced the Washington Wizards.
