The Los Angeles Lakers secured a spot in this year's playoffs after a miraculous comeback victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but starting point guard D'Angelo Russell struggled throughout the game, finishing with just two points on 1-for-9 shooting in 24 minutes. Head coach Darvin Ham chose to play Dennis Schroder over Russell in the crucial moments of the game, a decision that paid off for the Lakers. Despite the rough night, Ham and the Lakers' organization remain confident in Russell's abilities moving forward. He has been an important contributor throughout the season, especially since LeBron James' injury, and averaged 20 points per game in March. However, Russell's lack of consistency in the postseason has been highlighted in previous years. During the 2022 playoffs with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he averaged just 12 points on 33.3% shooting from the field in six games. The Lakers will need him to step up in the playoffs if they hope to make a deep run. Can Russell bounce back when it matters most for his team?