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D'Angelo Russell GOES OFF For 31 Points In Lakers' Series-Winning W! | April 28, 2023

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D'Angelo Russell becomes the 4th player in Lakers franchise history to record 30+ points and 5+ 3pt. FG in a Playoff game, joining:
Kobe Bryant (7 times)
LeBron James (10/9/2020)
Nick Van Exel (5/4/1995)

Led by D'Angelo Russell's playoff career-high 31 points and 5 3pt. FG, the No. 7 seed Los Angeles Lakers defeat the No. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6, 125-85. LeBron James (22 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists) and Anthony Davis (16 points, 14 rebounds, 5 blocks) added a combined 38 points in the victory, while Desmond Bane tallied 15 points and 5 rebounds for the Grizzlies. After closing out this best-of-seven series, 4-2, the Lakers now advance to the Western Conference Semifinals where they will face the winner of Kings-Warriors.

The Los Angeles Lakers become the sixth 7th seed in NBA history to defeat a 2 seed in a Playoff series. They also become the second Play-In team to win a Playoff series, joining the Miami Heat this season.
1987: Seattle over Dallas, 3-1
1989: Golden State over Utah, 3-0
1991: Golden State over San Antonio, 3-1
1998: New York over Miami, 3-2
2010: San Antonio over Dallas, 4-2

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