NBA followers have been double-checking tonight’s field rating in disbelief, with Anthony Davis submitting a statline for the ages.
Submitting one of many best statistical video games of his profession, Davis put up a mindblowing 27 factors, 25 rebounds, 5 assists, 7 steals and three blocks because the Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-109 at house.
Davis is the one participant in NBA historical past to attain these numbers. He can also be the primary Laker since Shaquille O’Neal to file 25+ factors and 25+ rebounds in a recreation.
Here are among the finest reactions to his efficiency:
It’s the Darvin Ham impact! pic.twitter.com/NgPHYDpNWS
— Homer J. Sportson (@homerjsportson) March 11, 2024
Best heart within the league vs black facilities
— Lucro 💫 (@lucrodontmiss) March 11, 2024
Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/noHTL7QODj
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) March 11, 2024
Best huge man within the recreation not even shut
— intricateone (@intricateone) March 11, 2024
I imply no cities no Gobert
— Al Hamilton (@MrKingdomFit) March 11, 2024
Defensive Player of the yr
— Lakers On 𝕏 (@LakersOnX) March 11, 2024
Best huge within the league little question about it
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) March 11, 2024
Anthony Davis received Sabonis subsequent. pic.twitter.com/ONHNdIocge
— Lakers Empire (@LakersEmpire) March 11, 2024
Anthony Davis after he finds out he gotta guard Sabonis subsequent recreation pic.twitter.com/ioU855eTWr
— 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙙 〽️ (@BronsHardMeat) March 11, 2024
While Davis was the clear standout for LA, LeBron James was additionally spectacular with 29 factors, 9 assists and eight rebounds, whereas Austin Reaves added 19 factors.
The Lakers have now knocked off one other high crew, following latest wins in opposition to the Clippers, Thunder and Bucks.
LA now strikes to 36-30 and 6 video games above .500 for the primary time this season. They sit in ninth place in the Western Conference, one recreation again from the eight-seeded Dallas Mavericks.
The Lakers’ subsequent recreation is on Wednesday in opposition to the Sacramento Kings. It will probably be a notable recreation for Anthony Davis, who’s 0-9 in opposition to Sabonis in his profession. Davis has confronted growing scrutiny for being unable to beat both Sabonis or Nikola Jokic.
At least he received’t have to wait lengthy for one more likelihood to achieve this.
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