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Mar 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) and forward Rui Hachimura (28) play for the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
USA Today via Reuters
Mar 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) and forward Rui Hachimura (28) play for the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
With tonight’s loss of 107-120 against the Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers will have finished their matchups with Sacramento for the regular season. And unfortunately for Purple & Gold, all these games have been a disappointment, as LA has lost every single one of them. Talking to the reporters post-game, Anthony Davis seems to provide a reason for the defeat.
According to the Lakers big man, “It’s hard to beat a team like the Kings when the Lakers are turning the ball over and giving up offensive rebounds at a high rate.”
Anthony Davis says that it's hard to beat a team like the Kings when the Lakers are turning the ball over and giving up offensive rebounds at a high rate.
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) March 14, 2024
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Well, that might be so. But what has caught everyone’s fancy in tonight’s game is the one-on-one record between AD and Domantas Sabonis. With the season sweep tonight, Sabonis’s record against the 2020 champion stands at an impressive 10-0. Not once in the 12 years of Davis’ career has he beat the Lithuanian-American. The story continued tonight as well.
Ruling the paint, the 6’10 center finished the night with his 23rd triple-double of the year – 17 points, 10 assists, and 19 rebounds. It was also his 48th consecutive double-double. Not to mention, the second game where the 3x All-Star held “The Brow” to under 40% shooting. Talking about facing Sabonis, AD said, “He’s a physical player … Offensively, we try to limit him getting offensive rebounds. But he’s an All-Star, has been an All-Star. He’s a great player.”
Anthony Davis on Domantas Sabonis:
"He's a physical player. Just try to match his physicality, make him try to take a lot of tough shots… Offensively, we try to limit him getting offensive rebounds. But he's an All-Star, has been an All-Star. He's a great player."
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) March 14, 2024
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Well, Anthony Davis does know to give due flowers to those who deserve it. Despite it all, Davis has had a pretty good season so far.
Anthony Davis has remained steadfast in 2023-24
Anthony Davis is averaging 24.7 points, franchise-high 12.4 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game this season while playing the highest minutes of his career at 35.9. Not to mention, the most number of games in the past five seasons. Injuries have been a constant challenge Davis has had to fight against.
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But this season has seen AD healthier than ever and dominating the floor. Taking a look at the stats of the last 10 games, Davis has showcased his brilliance, shooting well above 50% from the field. Of course, that doesn’t include Sacramento. Davis has been held to just 38.7% FG in the two games vs the Kings this month. The 9x All-Star has a plus-minus of -37 against the “Beam City’ this season.
