Why is tonight’s game without D’Angelo Russell? Updated on March 24 about the former All-Star’s absence against the Pacers

D’Angelo Russell will not play in the LA Lakers’ home game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. Citing a non-Covid sickness, the Lakers’ season leader in 3-point shooting has been ruled out as a late scratch. Before being declared out of action hours before tipoff, Russell was not listed on the Lakers’ injury report.Losing the former All-Star is a big setback to LA’s chances of triumphing over the hot Pacers. Indiana recently defeated the Golden State Warriors 123-111. Russell’s playmaking and 3-point shooting may be missed by the Lakers due to the Pacers’ recent defensive success.

He has performed admirably for LA as a floor spacer and backup ball handler during their offensive upswing. With a 117.8 rating, the Lakers rank sixth in the NBA for offensive efficiency since the All-Star break. In those 14 games, Russell has averaged 20.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 6.7 assists. On 47/44/81 splits, he is shot.

Russell has made 6.8 attempts at three points this season, shooting 42.3%. This marks a high moment in the seasoned point guard’s career.

Who will start for the Los Angeles Lakers in lieu of D’Angelo Russell?

In D’Angelo Russell’s absence, Spencer Dinwiddie might make the LA Lakers’ second start. For defensive purposes, the Lakers may also consider Cam Reddish. Both guys can be disruptive as on-ball defenders and offer length on the perimeter. Tyrese Haliburton, one of the top point guards, will be facing the Lakers, so starting Reddish or Dinwiddie could help them hold up defensively.

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When is D’Angelo Russell coming back?
Since Russell is not hurt and the condition is only medical, it might not be a persistent problem. He might make his way back into the starting lineup for the Lakers’ Tuesday night game at Fiserv Forum against the Milwaukee Bucks.

D’Angelo Russell ends the Lakers’ record for most 3-pointers made.

Due to his outstanding shooting performance this season, D’Angelo Russell has broken the 29-year-old 3-point shooting record held by Nick Van Exel for the Purple and Gold. Russell has made the most 3-pointers in a season—187—of any Lakers player. In 1994–1995 Exel set a record with 183 triples.

Russell still has 11 games left to increase his total and make history as the first Lakers player to shoot 200 threes in a single season. In his second stay with the team, he’s gone from playing through rumors of a potential trade departure at the trade deadline to being a winning basketball player.Russell is the best third option the Lakers have had after LeBron James and Anthony Davis since 2019. If the Lakers advance to the postseason, he might prove to be pivotal.