D'Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt Shine In Debuts
2 years agoLos Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell and power forward Jarred Vanderbilt thrived in their debuts against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Dennis Schroder led the team with 26 points, and the Lakers secured the win despite the absence of LeBron James (ankle). Russell looked good as he was placed right into the starting lineup, like old times, dropping 15 points, six assists and five rebounds while shooting 6-for-12 in 35 minutes. Vanderbilt's energy off the bench was a key factor, too, as he efficiently logged 12 points, eight rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 5-for-7 in just 17 minutes. Vanderbilt should be considered a viable streaming option, especially if his minutes increase. Malik Beasley had a rough shooting night, going 0-for-6 from deep, but expect him to bounce back, being the solid shooter that he is. It was a good sign for the Lakers to see the team play well as an entirety and secure the dub despite the quiet performance of Anthony Davis, who only logged 13 points.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN