Sat Jan 18 03:20:00 UTC 2025: **Nets’ D’Angelo Russell Returns to Los Angeles for “Revenge” Game Against Lakers**
LOS ANGELES, CA – D’Angelo Russell, now a Brooklyn Net after a brief and, in his words, “blurry” second stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, faces his former team tonight. The Lakers’ trade of Russell to the Nets hasn’t significantly altered their performance, with a 3-4 record since the deal. This will be Russell’s second “revenge” game against the Lakers, a team he was previously traded to in 2017.
Speaking to reporters today, Russell expressed excitement about the matchup, stating, “It’s exciting… attacking those guys. Obviously a lot of my friends are over there, so it’s gonna be a different feel, but I’m excited.” He described his recent time with the Lakers as a “blur” but expressed appreciation for his experience there.
This game marks Brooklyn’s second attempt at winning against an LA team this week, following a previous loss. Russell emphasized the team’s focus on moving forward, stating, “Short term memory loss. Obviously that’s not who we are, what we want to display. So just coming out, trying to respond, and get a win.”
Since joining Brooklyn, Russell has averaged 12.8 points and 8.3 assists per game, a significant increase in assists from his Lakers average of 4.7. The game is set to be a highly anticipated rematch, with Russell looking to prove himself against his former team.
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