Does Russell convince again on the offensive?
The New Orleans Pelicans and Lakers have identical winning percentages at 48.5! Based on this, it’s easy to see that the upcoming slugfest between the division rivals in the West will be particularly exciting.
This is also supported by the fact that both teams are currently struggling with personnel problems, which is why there is an equality of arms from this point of view as well.
New Orleans Pelicans – Statistics & current form
NOLA will have to go unbroken without Zion Williamson. The forward would normally be the sharpest weapon in the offense, but is currently out of action due to injury.
Trey Murphy is in good form for the Pels at the moment. The 22-year-old delivered a new career-best 41 points in the last game against Portland. With Brandon Ingram also missing as the home side’s top scorer, the youngster is likely to get plenty of playing time again against the Lakers.
LA Lakers – Statistics & current form
LA had to admit defeat to New York recently and, like their opponents, have personnel worries. LeBron James is still missing from the team of head coach Darvin Ham.
Basically, however, this absence has been absorbed quite well so far. The Lakers have won four of seven games without LBJ. D’Angelo Russell also made a strong comeback. The guard has been back for two games and scored 28 points against the Raptors and 33 against the Knicks.
New Orleans Pelicans – LA Lakers Tip
In the showdown between the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers, the prediction and odds on more than 20.5 points by D’Angelo Russell are worth considering. Since his comeback with the visitors, he clearly exceeded the selected limit with 28 points against the Raptors and most recently even 33 points against the New York Knicks.
It is obvious that with LeBron James out of action, he currently has to take on an especially important role in the Californian offence. Initially, Anthony Davis had filled the gap in the forward play due to LBJ’s absence, but AD is now focusing more on defensive work since Russell’s return, which is why high scoring by Russell is once again in the offing.
