2020 NBA champion and nine-time All-Star Anthony Davis was a pressure to be reckoned with within the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 112-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night time.
Davis had 42 factors, 23 rebounds and two blocks within the victory. With the sensational efficiency, Davis is the primary Laker to have a number of 40-20 video games since Shaquille O’Neal, per StatMuse. It was the fifth 40-20 sport of Davis’ profession.
It didn’t take lengthy for Davis to get began, both, after placing up 21 factors (9-of-12 FG) and 11 rebounds within the first quarter. He joined Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo as the one gamers with a 20-10 quarter within the play-by-play period.
Every part was clicking for Davis. This mid-range jumper gave him 12 straight buckets in a 39-point first quarter for the Lakers.
This was the fourth straight win for the Lakers (26-18). If Davis performs like he did on Monday, that profitable streak will possible proceed following his historic outing towards Charlotte.
