Category: Anthony Davis

Davis Has 40, James a Triple-Double as Lakers Beat Rockets

HOUSTON—Anthony Davis scored 40 points, LeBron James had 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to tie Jason Kidd for fourth place with his 107th triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 134–109 on Sunday night, April 2. The Lakers (40–38) moved two games over .500 and into a tie for seventh…


Anthony Davis Scores 37, Lakers Hold Off Thunder 116-111

LOS ANGELES—Anthony Davis had 37 points and 14 rebounds, Dennis Schröder added 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers got a vital victory for their playoff hopes, 116–111 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Lonnie Walker scored 20 points in an impressive return to the rotation…


Lakers Charge to Skid-Snapping Win Over Suns, 122–111

LOS ANGELES—Anthony Davis had 27 points and nine rebounds Wednesday night in the Lakers’ 122–111 victory over the Phoenix Suns, who were furious with the game’s large free-throw disparity favoring Los Angeles. Suns coach Monty Williams gave just one answer before leaving his postgame news conference, both ripping the game officials and describing what he…


Davis, Lakers Lead by 35 at Half, Beat Pelicans 123–108

NEW ORLEANS—Anthony Davis’ dominance inside and Malik Beasley’s blazing start from behind the 3-point arc all but put away the Pelicans before halftime in a game that could prove pivotal in the Western Conference playoff picture. Davis had 35 points and 17 rebounds, Beasley hit seven 3-pointers in just the first half, and the Los…


Anthony Davis, Lakers Spoil Steph Curry’s Return to Warriors

Anthony Davis led all scorers with 39 points, Dennis Schroder and Troy Brown buried key 3-pointers late and the Los Angeles Lakers spoiled Stephen Curry’s return with a 113–105 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Sunday afternoon, March 5. Having missed 11 straight games with a partially torn ligament in his left knee,…


Davis Leads Rally From 27 Down as Lakers Beat Mavs 111–108

DALLAS—Anthony Davis had 30 points and 15 rebounds, including a put-back dunk for the late lead, and the Los Angeles Lakers erased a 27-point deficit in a 111–108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, Feb. 26. LeBron James scored 26 points as the Lakers won their fourth in five games by turning a showcase…


Davis Scores 21 Points in Return as Lakers Defeat Spurs

LOS ANGELES—LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are starting to get key pieces of their lineup back as he makes his push toward becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. Anthony Davis scored 21 points in his return from a right foot injury and Rui Hachimura added 12 in his Lakers debut as they bounced…


Lakers Overcome Davis’ Absence to Beat Reeling Wizards

LOS ANGELES—LeBron James had 33 points and nine assists, Lonnie Walker scored 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Anthony Davis to beat the Washington Wizards 119–117 on Sunday night. Davis, the Lakers’ leader at 27.4 points and 12.1 rebounds, injured his right foot Friday night in a victory over Denver…


Lakers Emerge With High-Scoring Win Over Bucks

Anthony Davis scored 44 points and LeBron James added 28 as the Los Angeles Lakers won a back-and-forth affair against the host Milwaukee Bucks 133–129 on Friday. It was a thrilling battle between the stars on both sides. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points for Milwaukee, with Jrue Holiday adding 28. Russell Westbrook was also a…


Davis Leads Lakers Past Pistons 128–121 for 2nd Straight Win

LOS ANGELES—Anthony Davis had 38 points and 16 rebounds, Lonnie Walker added 17 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Detroit Pistons 128–121 on Friday night to win consecutive games for only the second time this season. LeBron James missed his third straight game with a left groin strain for the Lakers, unable…