Criticism Mounts as D'Angelo Russell's Poor Performance Highlights Lakers' Game 3 Defeat

In Game 3 of the Lakers vs. Nuggets playoff matchup, D’Angelo Russell’s disappointing performance, shooting 0-7, has sparked criticism from fans and analysts.

Former NBA player Jay Williams voiced concerns over Russell’s attitude and behavior, highlighting his absence from team huddles and lack of involvement during the game.

D’Angelo Russell (Credit: ESPN)

Williams emphasized the contrast between Russell’s demeanor and the efforts of Lakers’ stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who gave their all to lead the team.

D’Angelo Russell was Unhappy With The Lakers crumble against the Nuggets

Expressing his disappointment, Williams stated that he wouldn’t want Russell on his team if he were in charge of the Lakers.

Despite the Lakers’ efforts, they were unable to overcome the dominant performance of the Nuggets’ stars. Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic led the charge with 29 points each, while Jamal Murray contributed 22 points.

Michael Porter Jr. also provided significant support, scoring over 20 points and contributing to the Nuggets’ victory.

Jay Williams and D’Angelo Russell (Credit: ESPN)

As criticism mounts against Russell, the Lakers face a challenging road ahead in the playoffs. With the series against the Nuggets now in favor of Denver, the Lakers must regroup and address their shortcomings to bounce back in the remaining games.