Following his commanding performance against the Hornets in Monday night’s Lakers’ victory, Anthony Davis showcased a level of skill that set him apart from his fellow players.
On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a Charlotte Hornets team that was completely depleted of players. Anthony Davis took advantage of the insufficient number of players in the Hornets’ frontcourt. Davis was so dominant that it appeared as though he barely needed to break a single bead of sweat in order to pave the way for the Lakers in their victory over the Hornets by defeating them by a score of 124-118. Davis finished with 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists.
The official Twitter account for the Los Angeles Lakers (X) has announced that Anthony Davis has become the first player in the history of the franchise to record at least 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a single game. Davis has surpassed even the likes of LeBron James and Magic Johnson, who are considered to be two of the greatest players in the history of the league in terms of their ability to stuff the stat sheet.
The fact that Davis has accomplished this is not an easy task; to begin, the top player for the Lakers has averaged 2.5 assists per game during his career. In spite of the fact that Davis claims to have been a point guard throughout his childhood, he is not exactly known for his ability to dish up the rock. Therefore, it is a rare occurrence for him to surpass the 10-assist mark, which he has only accomplished twice in his entire career (his first career triple-double did not contain assists, but rather blocks). This is especially true when he is not a lead ballhandler in the same vein as James and Johnson.
The Lakers seem to be experiencing an upturn in form, coinciding with the approaching trade deadline. Currently, the specific actions the Lakers plan to take to bolster their roster remain unclear. Nevertheless, it is reasonable to anticipate changes to their lineup when they face the Denver Nuggets on February 8, a day after the trade deadline.
