The Lakers entered the final quarter of their 2015 Summer League run down by seven to the Utah Jazz. Then D’Angelo Russell — who had shot 5-for-14 over the first three periods — showed why the Lakers selected him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
Russell found his rhythm against the Utah defense by knocking down four straight mid-range jumpers. He later added a layup off a pass from Julius Randle, keying L.A.’s late rally with 5-of-6 shooting in the games final frame.
With 1:37 remaining, Jabari Brown continued what Russell started by sinking his third 3-pointer of the night — a contested shot clock-beater — that trimmed Utah’s lead to 78-76.