Is D'Angelo Russell playing tonight against Utah Jazz? Latest on Lakers guard's availability (Dec. 1)
D'Angelo Russell is listed as "doubtful" for the Lakers' upcoming game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday due to an illness. The star point guard played in the Lakers' 101-93 NBA Cup loss to the OKC Thunder on Friday, where he logged 26 minutes and contributed 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals. Russell shot efficiently, going 6 of 11 from the field, including 4 of 9 from beyond the arc.
Russell has provided a scoring spark off the bench in the Lakers' last three games, making his potential absence a significant blow to a team that has struggled to find consistent contributions from its bench players.
This season, Russell is averaging 12.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.0 steal per game across 19 appearances. The veteran guard is shooting 40.5% from the field, including 30.6% from 3-point range.
After starting the season in the starting lineup, coach JJ Redick moved Russell to a bench role. While he has shown flashes of strong performances, consistency remains an issue for the former Minnesota Timberwolves guard, which continues to be a challenge for the team.
D'Angelo Russell vs. Utah Jazz
D'Angelo Russell has a strong track record against the Utah Jazz, boasting impressive career averages of 19.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.1 assists across 21 games. He has shot 44.1% from the field, including an impressive 41.3% from beyond the arc in these matchups.
However, Russell struggled in his most recent game against the Jazz earlier this season. In 26 minutes of play, he managed just eight points while contributing six rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block in a subdued performance.
Where to watch LA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz?
The LA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz game is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will tip off at 8 p.m. EST (5 p.m. PT).
The Lakers vs Jazz game will be broadcast live on Spectrum SportsNet (local) and KJZZ (local). The live streaming of the game will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).