Lakers won’t waste their gift of being the worst Pistons of all time

D’Angelo Russell He added 35 points and nine assists in the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Detroit Pistons. After a blowout loss against the Sixers, the gold and purple had a chance to get back to winning ways with a visit from the worst team in the NBA, and they didn’t waste the opportunity. To heal wounds at 133-107.

According to statistical portal StatMuse, Russell is the first player in NBA history to record at least 35 points, at least 5 assists, at least 3 blocks, and at least 5 triples in a single game, all while shooting at least 75% from the field. becomes. the goal. But such assaults were not exclusive to lefties. anthony davis He recorded 28 points and 16 rebounds. lebron james He recorded 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists. christian wood He came off the bench and recorded 12 points and 9 rebounds.

Detroit has now lost 15 games in a row, setting a new record in franchise history. Currently the worst team in the NBA (2 wins, 16 losses), they have lost 14 straight games in the 1979-80, 1993-94 and 2021-22 seasons.

15 points are Cade Cunningham They were one of the few redeemable things about the Pistons. Isaiah’s liver Scored 14 points, Isiah Stewart and Author Thompson Add 12 of each.

The start of the match was signed by Russell, who did not want to leave any room for surprises. The Lakers’ No. 1 made his first six field goals and had four assists in the first quarter, giving the Lakers a 14-point lead that only grew.

Russell started and James finished. LeBron scored seven straight points to start the fourth quarter, increasing the visitors’ lead to 32 points, at which point the game (or maybe only a few left) was decided.