D’Angelo Russell: Non-factor in loss to Kings

Russell struggled mightily in this game and was pulled from the lineup in the
fourth quarter. After a great game two weeks ago against the Celtics, Russell
has lost his stroke of late, averaging an ice-cold 38.2 percent from the floor
over the last seven games. Coach Luke Walton seems anxious to mix things up when
things aren’t clicking and that has adversely affected Russell’s ability to find
a rhythm, which in turn is bad news for the entire team. He does seem to be past
the calf injury that sidelined him for three games last month, however. He’ll
try to bounce back against the Suns on Wednesday, a team that ranks 23rd in
defense versus point guards.