There’s been tons of speculation on whether or not rookie point guard D’Angelo Russell would start tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lakers head coach Byron Scott finally made his decision.
D'Angelo Russell will start tonight against Minnesota along with Jordan Clarkson, Kobe Bryant, Julius Randle and Roy Hibbert
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 28, 2015
Some thought Marcelo Huertas could potentially get the nod, but that simply won’t be the case.
Byron considered starting Huertas: "I don't think he can handle that load right now (hamstring). #2, I like him w/ that second unit."
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 28, 2015
Tonight’s game against Minnesota will tip-off at 10:30 eastern time on ESPN.