D'Angelo Russell, currently with the Los Angeles Lakers, shared insights into the unique dynamics of playing as the road team against the L.A. Clippers, given their shared home arena, Crypto.com Arena. Russell, in his second stint with the Lakers, emphasized the strangeness of being the road team despite being in their familiar home environment.

With the Clippers set to move to their new arena, the Intuit Dome, for the 2024-25 season, the upcoming game might be the final instance of the Lakers facing the Clippers at Crypto.com Arena where the Lakers play the role of the "road" team.

Russell expressed that it feels weird to show up and play as the road team when they are accustomed to being the home team at Crypto.com Arena. He acknowledged the upcoming change as positive for both Lakers and Clippers players and fans.

The 28-year-old detailed the oddities of being the visitor, including the redecoration of the arena for Clippers' home games and the need to sit on the road bench. Despite the peculiarities, Russell noted the necessity to adapt to the norm and adjust to the situation.

Reflecting on the season, the Lakers managed to break the Clippers' 11-game winning streak against them, winning two out of three matchups. As the Lakers aim to secure a higher position in the Western Conference, a victory against a top-six team like the Clippers would be significant.

The game against the Clippers holds additional weight as it could be the final face-off at Crypto.com Arena with the Clippers moving to a new venue next season. Russell highlighted the team's approach, drawing parallels to their strategy in the previous season.