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Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell celebrates after his 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Friday, March 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

D'Angelo Russell scores 44 points in LeBron-less Lakers' stunning 123-122 win over Bucks

D’Angelo Russell scored 21 of his season-high 44 points in the fourth quarter and hit a go-ahead jumper with 5.9 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ injury absence for a 123-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks

By GREG BEACHAM
Published - Mar 09, 2024, 12:51 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 09, 2024, 12:51 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — D'Angelo Russell scored 21 of his season-high 44 points in the fourth quarter and hit a go-ahead jumper with 5.9 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James' injury absence for a 123-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Spencer Dinwiddie blocked Damian Lillard's step-back jumper right before the buzzer to preserve a stirring win for the Lakers while James sat out to rest his sore left ankle, missing his ninth game of the season overall due to the persistent injury.

They were carried by Russell, who tied his career high with nine 3-pointers while also handing out nine assists in a spectacular performance. He scored eight points in the final 1:13 while the Lakers rallied from a late deficit.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists. Lillard scored eight of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, but the Bucks couldn't hang on in their second consecutive loss.

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