The Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff hopes returned along with Anthony Davis in the game against Antonio Spurs. His return marked their victory over the team, who are just below LA in the league table. Davis’ lethal performance on both ends of the court stopped the Spurs to only 104 points on the night. On the other hand, LeBron James put up a slower performance than in his recent games. However, Patrick Beverley scored an impressive 18 points to guide their team to victory.
After seeing an incredible performance from LeBron James in the derby game against the Los Angeles Clippers, he displayed a slower one last night. The 38-year-old only scored 20 points while giving the team more defensive support. Meanwhile, the most awaited player, Anthony Davis, makes his return back in the court action. He has missed the last 19 games in Purple and Gold, and the whole team has desperately missed him. Last month the eight-time All-star injured himself with a stress injury in his right foot. Following the injury, his recovery took him one month to fully recover and help his team reach the playoffs, which is a distant dream.
Anthony Davis Took Everyone’s Breath Away In The Arena
There is no doubt that when the 29-year-old plays without injury, he is an unstoppable force of nature. And he proved his invincible qualities before leaving the action on the court because of his terrible injury. However, after one month, Anthony Davis is back to help his team cross the extra mile for postseason basketball. In his first game after so long, he showed encouraging signs scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks. Regardless a moment in the third quarter of the game made Darvin Ham lose his mind.
Anthony Davis is an injury-prone athlete who is an integral part of the team. And when he misses the games, it almost handicaps the whole team resulting in poor results. Following such concerns, the Brow had a hard fall in the third quarter of the game. He rolled on the court and held his ankles in pain after the fall. Everyone in the arena had a concerned reaction after his trip on the landing. After the game, Ham said he almost fainted seeing the dangerous play on his center. Darvin Ham also mentioned that it was a dangerous tackle, and he was happy to see Davis come out of it feeling okay.
It is not the first time that the 2020 champ is receiving such reactions from the coach, players, and spectators. After every hard fall in every game, Anthony Davis receives concern for him. His past records with injury make him a sensitive player yet crucial because of his ruthless participation. After listening to all his teammates, the 29-year-old asked, “Was it that bad” because the center felt alright after the incident. Nonetheless, Davis is back to do whatever is necessary to take his team to the next level.
