Category: Anthony Davis

Davis Scores Season-High 37, Lakers Beat Nets to Snap Skid

LOS ANGELES—Anthony Davis had a season-high 37 points and 18 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Brooklyn Nets 116–103 on Sunday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Davis grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, which tied a career-high in a regular-season game, as the Lakers led throughout. Davis was averaging only 8.6 points in…


Lakers’ Anthony Davis out at Least 4 Weeks for Sprained Knee

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis will be out for at least four weeks after spraining a ligament in his left knee. The Lakers announced the latest major setback Saturday for Davis, the eight-time All-Star with a lengthy injury history, particularly since moving to Los Angeles in 2019. Davis hurt himself in the third…


Celtics Dominate Lakers in the Second Half as LeBron Returns

The classic rivalry between the top two NBA franchises, both with 17 championships, resumed on Friday night at Boston’s TD Garden; it resulted in the Boston Celtics’ victory over the L.A. Lakers, 130–108. The game featured the return of LeBron James, four-time league MVP, who missed the past eight games with an abdominal strain. Adding…


Davis Has 34 Points and 15 Rebounds, Lakers Beat Spurs

LOS ANGELES—Anthony Davis had 34 points and 15 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 114–106 on Sunday. Talen Horton-Tucker scored 17 points in his season debut for the Lakers, and Carmelo Anthony and Wayne Ellington each had 15 points. Los Angeles led by 14 points in the second half,…


Davis, Anthony Lead Lakers in OT to Defeat Hornets 126-123

LOS ANGELES—Even on a Los Angeles Lakers squad teaming with established veterans, Anthony Davis has had to take on more of a leadership role with LeBron James sidelined. On Monday night, Davis showed his mettle and then some despite dealing with some ailments of his own. The All-Star forward had 32 points and 12 rebounds…


Davis, Anthony Lead Lakers in Overtime to Defeat Hornets 126–123

LOS ANGELES—Even on a Los Angeles Lakers squad teaming with established veterans, Anthony Davis has had to take on more of a leadership role with LeBron James sidelined. On Monday night, Davis showed his mettle and then some despite dealing with some ailments of his own. The All-Star forward had 32 points and 12 rebounds…