In the wake of a failed 2021-2022 fiscal year, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a rocky start to the season. However, there are still some satisfactions. The contribution of Russell Westbrook off the bench. An ongoing collective on matches. And especially A Anthony Davis dominant.
Dwarfed by back problems at the start of the regular season, the infielder has finally been able to move on in recent weeks. And without LeBron JamesKnocked in the groin and missed 5 games, the former New Orleans Pelicans player hasn’t been afraid to shoulder his responsibilities.
Author of monstrous performances, he even allowed his team to chain a positive series: 3 consecutive victories before falling on the floor of the Phoenix Suns last night (105-115).
Anthony Davis is making history
Because even in defeat, AD was incredible. History itself. On this part, the Californian talent collected 37 points on 11/17 shooting, 21 rebounds, 5 blocks and 5 steals in 38 minutes. It’s simple, no player has made such a copy since the introduction of blocks and interceptions in 1973.
An XXL performance… but insufficient. With the Lakers on the road within three points (4/22), the Suns were in control of the game. And even a furious Davis was unable to perform a miracle. However, against teams less solid than the Phoenix (11 wins – 6 defeats and very strong at home), the CEO can clearly lead the Angelenos.
“His last three games speak for him. He’s the player he’s always been. I know how talented he is,” noted the Suns coach. Monty Williams that he had him under his command at the Pelicans.
“He is one of a kind. He has always been like this, imposing his game in many ways,” Russell Westbrook told the press.
With this form, Anthony Davis actually gets a booster: he remains, in good health, one of the best players in the NBA. And above all this period without LBJ also confirms the need for him to assume this role of number 1, even with the King on the platform.
Because at 29 he now has to be the real sports boss of this team. Publicly, James has always insisted that he is ready to deliver to Davis. This will must materialize in the Californian game during the long-awaited return of the Akron native.
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Will his body let him be chained?
But precisely, there is still one great condition for the dominance of the native of Chicago: his physical condition. And despite its gorgeous recent form, it’s unfortunately still hard to ignite or throw away. Watching it evolve, we are always afraid of getting hurt…
Last night, in contact with Devin Booker, hurt his hand in the 2nd quarter. Suffice it to say that the Lakers fans were very scared … However, even embarrassed, he grit his teeth to continue the match.
“Je ne sais pas si je suis tombé sur son épaule ou quelque chose comme ça… J’ai perdu la sensation de mon bras, de mes doigts et de ma main. Ma main gauche n’en a pas vraiment eu besoin ce evening.
They said I should calm my nerves. I said, ‘I don’t have time to calm my nerves,'” shared Anthony Davis.
This is another reminder with AD: his physical frailty (his bad luck?) can always catch up with him. Unless there’s a nasty surprise, this obviously short-lived issue shouldn’t stop it from continuing its momentum. And for Los Angeles to believe in a return to the playoff race, he will have to continue maintaining this exceptional level.
Dominant, Davis finally feels in the rhythm and seems (finally) ready to impose his law on duration.
“I don’t need motivation. I go on the court and play basketball. I think I’ve finally found a rhythm and solved my back problems,” he summed up.
Without returning to the infirmary, Anthony Davis can save the Lakers season. Huge hope. But with one huge condition…
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