Trail Blazers’ brief winning streak ends as Russell and James fuel Lakers’ 134-110 rout

 Trail Blazers’ brief winning streak ends as Russell and James fuel Lakers’ 134-110 rout

Russell and James worked together to score the first 19 points for the Lakers in the fourth quarter of the game. Russell showcased his skills on a fast break, where he pretended to pass the ball behind his back to James, who was running with him. Instead, Russell kept the ball and successfully made a layup.

James praised the play, saying it was impressive. He emphasized that the key to scoring points on fast breaks is good defense, and avoiding fouls, and the team did well in that aspect.

During the game, James made a dunk, hit a 3-pointer, and sank four free throws, helping him and Russell build a 23-point lead. Russell, who returned to the starting lineup five games ago, aimed to complement James and Davis by being more assertive.

As the Lakers secured a comfortable lead, James sat out the final six minutes, joining Davis and other starters on the bench. Malcolm Brogdon led Portland with 23 points and nine assists, but the Trail Blazers couldn't keep up, and the Lakers ended their two-game winning streak.

Lakers coach Darvin Ham acknowledged that despite the Trail Blazers' record, they still have considerable firepower. Russell had an impressive performance, scoring 13 points in the third quarter and making three 3-pointers. In the fourth quarter, he added two more 3-pointers, tying his season high of six. Russell finished just one point shy of his season-high score of 35 points and contributed eight assists.

Coach Ham praised Russell's focus and contribution to the team, describing it as one of the most complete games he has seen since Russell returned to the Lakers.

Next up, the Trail Blazers will play against Oklahoma City on Tuesday night, while the Lakers will face the Clippers on the same night.

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1. Lakers
2. Russell
3. James
4. Fastbreak points
5. Layup
6. Defense
7. Dunk
8. 3-pointer
9. Free throws
10. Trail Blazers
11. Malcolm Brogdon
12. Anfernee Simons
13. Jerami Grant
14. Winning streak
15. Lakers coach
16. Darvin Ham
17. Starting lineup
18. Assertive play
19. Complete game
20. Season-high
21. In conclusion, the Lakers demonstrated a strong performance in their game against the Trail Blazers, with Russell and James combining effectively to secure a significant lead. Russell, in particular, showcased his assertiveness and impressive skills, falling just one point short of his season-high score. The Lakers' focus on defense, fastbreak points, and teamwork proved successful, leading to a comfortable victory and ending the Trail Blazers' two-game winning streak. Coach Darvin Ham praised Russell's complete game and emphasized the team's commitment to finding success through both offensive and defensive strategies. As they look ahead to future matchups, the Lakers seem poised for continued success with their dynamic lineup.
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