Darvin Ham Confident in D'Angelo Russell Despite Tough Game Against Timberwolves

Lakers' head coach Darvin Ham expresses confidence in D'Angelo Russell despite his tough game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he scored only 2 points on 1-for-9 shooting in 24 minutes. Ham believes Russell will be fine for the playoffs and that the team will need him to make plays. The Lakers secured the No. 7 seed for the playoffs after a wild victory against the Timberwolves. Russell's playmaking and scoring take the load off of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and ensuring that he's in a rhythm will be crucial for the rest of the playoffs.