Impact Russell delivered a much-improved effort compared to Game 1 of the series when he notched 13 points while shooting poorly (6-20 FG, 1-9 3Pt), but his efforts were not enough Monday, as the Lakers wasted a 20-point lead and lost the game on a buzzer-beater from Jamal Murray. Nonetheless, the uptick in efficiency in a positive thing for Russell, who should have a pivotal role on offense in Thursday's decisive Game 3.
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