Anthony Davis mesmerizes NBA fans as Lakers beat Kings with LeBron James out | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors
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Anthony Davis mesmerizes NBA fans as Lakers beat Kings with LeBron James out | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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INGLEWOOD, CA – DECEMBER 28: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Intuit Dome on December 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

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After LeBron James sat out the Los Angeles Lakers against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, Anthony Davis stepped up in a big way, posting 36 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists in a 132-122 win.

Davis started well with 17 points, two assists and eight rebounds in the first half, shooting 7 of 8 from the field. Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura also contributed significantly to the victory with 26 and 21 points respectively.

With the Lakers trailing 66-65 at halftime, fans took to social media to praise Davis for his great start:

Law Murray ⚛️ @LawMurrayTheNU

With 2:35 minutes left in the first half, Los Angeles leads the Kings 59-56
Anthony Davis outscored the Kings offensively by 15 points on 6/7 FGs while Sabonis and Lyles are in foul trouble.
The Kings counter by outscoring the Lakers 32-22 in the paint, and the Kings start hitting the offensive glass.

Raquel 🫶🏾 @SOULbeautifulme

It’s the Austin Reaves & Anthony Davis show for the Lakers
AD x AR is a tire

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter

Anthony Davis starts 5-for-5 and caps a 13-2 run that gives LA a 35-25 lead late in the first quarter.

Claire de Monde @ClaireMPLS

Anthony Davis has already had one hell of a night

In the first quarter, Davis played perfectly from the field, shooting 5-on-5, including two great baskets in the final three minutes.

Davis and the Lakers improved to 18-13 with their second straight win on Saturday, three days after a triumphant Christmas Day clash with the Golden State Warriors.

The Lakers will look to pick up their third straight win when they host Donovan Mitchell and the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

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