D'Angelo Russell Likes Playing On 'Stress-Free' Nets

Nets player grades: D'Angelo Russell drops 22 in 106-97 loss to Heat
Part of the reason that Brooklyn found it tough to hang in there is due to their defense struggling to contain Tyler Herro, who piled up 25 points and eight assists in the contest. With that being said, here are the Nets player grades following Saturday's loss to the Heat:
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After the Los Angeles Lakers traded Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Nets last month in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, he dropped 22 points off the bench in his season debut with Brooklyn in a 130-113 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 1.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Available Saturday
After missing Wednesday's loss against the Suns for personal reasons, Russell will return to the floor Saturday to face Miami. The 28-year-old guard is averaging 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, shooting 41.2 percent from the floor and a career-low 34 percent from beyond the arc this season.
D'Angelo Russell drops in and-1 for the Nets
D'Angelo Russell drives toward the rack and floats in an and-1 for the Nets.
D'Angelo Russell's 22 Not Enough to Overcome Heat on Vince Carter Night
On Vince Carter's jersey retirement night, Brooklyn couldn't overcome the Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat, falling 106-97.
D'Angelo Russell NBA playoff history, stats, appearances and record
Russell has reached the playoffs on four different occasions, and he's still seeking his first NBA title. His longest ...
Nets' D'Angelo Russell: Scores 22 points in return
Russell finished Saturday's 106-97 loss to Miami with 22 points (6-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, six assists, two blocks and two steals over 26 minutes.
Nets' Fernandez, Russell React to 'Self-Inflicted' Loss to Heat
On a night when the Brooklyn Nets raised Vince Carter's iconic No. 15 to the rafters, the Miami Heat came into Barclays Center and walked away with a win. While ...
D'Angelo Russell looking forward to 'moving on' from Lakers
D'Angelo Russell is looking forward to "moving on" as he faces the Los Angeles Lakers with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.