Darvin Ham’s Secret Sauce Behind Anthony Davis’ Recent Surge

Anthony Davis has found new life in the last few games, as he is having the best stretch of this season with the Lakers. After a slow start, AD has finally found his rhythm and has been dominant in the last five games, averaging 27 points and 13.6 rebounds. He has taken the scoring load off LeBron James’ shoulders, giving him time to relax and recover from fatigue. Davis’ recent surge has led the Lakers to a 12-9 record.

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham revealed the secret sauce behind Anthony Davis’ recent dominance on the court.

Darvin Ham reveals secret to Anthony Davis’ recent performance

After watching Anthony Davis dominate his opponents in the last five games, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was asked what he has changed to put AD in that position. Ham revealed the secret sauce to AD’s recent success, “I think it’s just a matter of trying to be more organized and less random.” According to Ham, AD performs his best when the game slows down, and the offense goes through him on set plays. Although the Lakers continue to play fast during the fast break opportunities created by missed shots, Ham has made sure Davis gets more time running organized plays where he can deliver his best.

It is evident from Davis’ recent performance that this method is working well for him. In the last 5 games, AD has averaged nearly five points more than his season-scoring average of 22.9. He is also dominating defensively and protecting the rim with nearly 3 blocks per game. AD has scored a double-double in 9 consecutive games and will look to continue his hot streak against the Phoenix Suns tonight.

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Anthony Davis might be the key to the Lakers’ success tonight

The LA Lakers will face Kevin Durant and Co. in the in-season tournament quarterfinal tonight. The winner of tonight’s game will face the New Orleans Pelicans in the semi-final, and the loser will be eliminated from the tournament. The Lakers need Anthony Davis to continue his dominant form if they want to advance to the next round. Phoenix has been in great form recently, with Devin Booker back in the line-up.

Anthony Davis needs to channel his 2020 playoff form when he averaged 27.7 points and 9.7 rebounds and led the Lakers to a Championship. AD was in peak form during those playoffs. He shot an impressive 38.3 percent from beyond the arc on 2.9 attempts per game during the 2020 playoffs. AD has not been able to shoot with that efficiency this season. He has attempted only 3 three-pointers in the last 10 games and missed all of them.

AD’s performance in tonight’s elimination game will determine how far he can take the Lakers this year. Do you think Anthony Davis can lead the Lakers to In-Season Tournament glory?

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