Mar 4, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) moves the ball up court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
D’Angelo Russell led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring a season-high 44 points with nine assists.
Russell’s go-ahead floater in the final seconds secured the win for the Lakers. Anthony Davis contributed 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Austin Reaves added 18 points.
The Lakers played without LeBron James, who missed the game due to a left ankle injury.
Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double for the Bucks, scoring 34 points with 14 rebounds and 12 assists, Milwaukee lost their second consecutive game.
The Lakers overcame a late deficit to seal the win, with Russell’s three-point play narrowing the score to 122-121 in the final moments.
