A standout performance against the Atlanta Hawks propelled D’Angelo Russell to the pinnacle of the Los Angeles Lakers’ single-season 3-point record.

While the first half remained unremarkable, Russell’s game heated up significantly in the second, third, and fourth quarters. The 1996-born guard sunk 2 three-pointers every 12 minutes, concluding the game with a 6-for-10 3PT performance, tallying a total of 25 points and 10 assists in just 30 minutes of play. Russell’s remarkable display not only guided the Los Angeles Lakers to a resounding victory over the Atlanta Hawks but also elevated him to the top of the team’s leaderboard for most 3-pointers in a single season.

With 6 successful 3-pointers against the Atlanta Hawks on March 19, D’Angelo Russell’s total tally of long-range shots for the season reached 183. This achievement propelled him past the late legend Kobe Bryant, who made 180 shots in 80 games during the 2005-06 season, and put him on par with the legendary Nick Van Exel, who also made 183 shots in 80 games during the 1994-95 season.

What sets Russell apart is that he achieved this milestone in just 64 matches, unlike Bryant and Van Exel, who required the full 80 games. With 13 games remaining in the Los Angeles Lakers’ regular season, it’s highly likely that D’Angelo Russell will soon claim sole possession of the team’s long-range shooting record.

D’Angelo Russell’s achievement of matching the Los Angeles Lakers’ 3-point record stood out as the highlight of their 136-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers’ starting lineup, which included Russell, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis, all scored double-digit points, with the trio each contributing over 22 points. The team as a whole made 15 3-pointers and recorded 39 assists, marking the game with the second-highest number of assists in the entire season, just behind the 41 assists in their 133-112 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.