"D'Angelo Russell of the LA Lakers Suffers Ankle Sprain During Warriors Game"

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D'Angelo Russell, the Los Angeles Lakers guard, suffered a sprained ankle during a game against the Golden State Warriors.

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X-rays taken after the game were negative and Russell will be reevaluated on Friday.

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The injury occurred in the first quarter when Russell landed on Donte DiVincenzo's foot while stepping backwards to inbound the ball.

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Russell played a significant role in the Minnesota Timberwolves' success last season.

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The Timberwolves acquired Russell in a trade with the Golden State Warriors during the 2019-20 season to complement Karl-Anthony Towns.

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Thornton was a Kentucky blue blood who had been a narcotics officer and thought he had found his calling as the leader of a local drug-smuggling ring.

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Russell appeared in 54 games for the Timberwolves during the 2022-23 campaign before being traded to the Lakers.

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In his first three games with the Lakers before the All-Star break, Russell averaged 17.3 points on 37.5 percent three-point shooting and 5.7 assists.

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When Russell misses time, Dennis Schröder and Austin Reaves are expected to see more playing time.

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The Lakers are currently 13th in the Western Conference with a 28-32 record and will need Russell as they try to make a run at the playoffs.

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