Anthony Davis: These next five or six games are going to be a big stretch for us
“We’re not in a bad spot. It could be worse,” Davis said. “We still have enough to win basketball games. But we just got to keep going — 40 games, 42 left. We got to make a push. These next five or six games at home are going to be a big stretch of games for us.”
Source: Jovan Buha @ The Athletic
Source: Jovan Buha @ The Athletic
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Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
NBA leaders in rebounds in 2024:
1. Isaiah Hartenstein: 103
2. Domantas Sabonis: 99
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 91
4. Rudy Gobert: 78
NBA leaders in blocks in 2024:
1. Isaiah Hartenstein: 17
1. Walker Kessler: 17
3. Victor Wembanyama: 16
4. Anthony Davis: 15
NBA leaders in steals… – 9:44 AM
NBA leaders in rebounds in 2024:
1. Isaiah Hartenstein: 103
2. Domantas Sabonis: 99
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 91
4. Rudy Gobert: 78
NBA leaders in blocks in 2024:
1. Isaiah Hartenstein: 17
1. Walker Kessler: 17
3. Victor Wembanyama: 16
4. Anthony Davis: 15
NBA leaders in steals… – 9:44 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The 2022-23 Lakers through 40 games: 19-21.
This season’s Lakers: 19-21.
When asked if he feels similarities, Anthony Davis in part responded: “I don’t remember last year at the 40-game mark. We’re not in a bad spot…We got to make a push.” pic.twitter.com/1m0o17yAgJ – 1:57 AM
The 2022-23 Lakers through 40 games: 19-21.
This season’s Lakers: 19-21.
When asked if he feels similarities, Anthony Davis in part responded: “I don’t remember last year at the 40-game mark. We’re not in a bad spot…We got to make a push.” pic.twitter.com/1m0o17yAgJ – 1:57 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
“It was on me. I didn’t do my job tonight.”
While breaking down the team’s incremental improvement with fewer turnovers and better 3-point defense, Anthony Davis took the blame for the Lakers’ loss tonight in Utah: pic.twitter.com/cNlk9zO1w2 – 1:24 AM
“It was on me. I didn’t do my job tonight.”
While breaking down the team’s incremental improvement with fewer turnovers and better 3-point defense, Anthony Davis took the blame for the Lakers’ loss tonight in Utah: pic.twitter.com/cNlk9zO1w2 – 1:24 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
“I can already see the headlines. AD sucks. AD can’t do this. Can’t do that. He had a tough night shooting the ball. Other than that, he was fantastic.” – Reaves, on Anthony Davis’ 5-21 FG, 15/15/11 triple-double. AK – 12:36 AM
“I can already see the headlines. AD sucks. AD can’t do this. Can’t do that. He had a tough night shooting the ball. Other than that, he was fantastic.” – Reaves, on Anthony Davis’ 5-21 FG, 15/15/11 triple-double. AK – 12:36 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers lose 132-125 in UTA. They’re 2-6 in their last eight games. DLo season-high 39p 8a 2b; Reaves 19p on 7-of-8; Rui 17p in 19 mins; CWood 15p 9r; AD logged 2nd career triple-double with 15p 15r 11a 4b but shot 5-of-21 and committed 6 turnovers. LAL falls to 19-21 overall – 12:06 AM
The Lakers lose 132-125 in UTA. They’re 2-6 in their last eight games. DLo season-high 39p 8a 2b; Reaves 19p on 7-of-8; Rui 17p in 19 mins; CWood 15p 9r; AD logged 2nd career triple-double with 15p 15r 11a 4b but shot 5-of-21 and committed 6 turnovers. LAL falls to 19-21 overall – 12:06 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers lose 132-125 in UTA. They’re 2-8 in their last eight games. DLo season-high 39p 8a 2b; Reaves 19p on 7-of-8; Rui 17p in 19 mins; CWood 15p 9r; AD logged 2nd career triple-double with 15p 15r 11a 4b but shot 5-of-21 and committed 6 turnovers. LAL falls to 19-21 overall – 12:03 AM
The Lakers lose 132-125 in UTA. They’re 2-8 in their last eight games. DLo season-high 39p 8a 2b; Reaves 19p on 7-of-8; Rui 17p in 19 mins; CWood 15p 9r; AD logged 2nd career triple-double with 15p 15r 11a 4b but shot 5-of-21 and committed 6 turnovers. LAL falls to 19-21 overall – 12:03 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
2022-23 Lakers after 39 games: 18-21
2023-24 Lakers after 39 games: 19-20
LeBron and AD combined to miss 23 games in that span last year.
LeBron and AD have combined to miss six games so far this year.
These teams are having a mid off. – 12:03 AM
2022-23 Lakers after 39 games: 18-21
2023-24 Lakers after 39 games: 19-20
LeBron and AD combined to miss 23 games in that span last year.
LeBron and AD have combined to miss six games so far this year.
These teams are having a mid off. – 12:03 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
AD in the loss:
15 PTS
15 REB
11 AST
4 BLK
1st player to reach these numbers in a game since Andrei Kirilenko in 2006. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 12:01 AM
AD in the loss:
15 PTS
15 REB
11 AST
4 BLK
1st player to reach these numbers in a game since Andrei Kirilenko in 2006. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 12:01 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis has a season-high 9 assists, with 15 rebounds and 4 blocks, but he’s having a rare off night with his finishing, just 5 for 21 from the field.
He came in shooting 63.4% in January and and 54.9% in December, and has had only one game under 50% in the last 11. – 11:53 PM
Anthony Davis has a season-high 9 assists, with 15 rebounds and 4 blocks, but he’s having a rare off night with his finishing, just 5 for 21 from the field.
He came in shooting 63.4% in January and and 54.9% in December, and has had only one game under 50% in the last 11. – 11:53 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Career-high 10 assists for Anthony Davis, per Lakers.
Second triple double of his career. His first was on March 11, 2018 vs. Utah. – 11:52 PM
Career-high 10 assists for Anthony Davis, per Lakers.
Second triple double of his career. His first was on March 11, 2018 vs. Utah. – 11:52 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers have had their chances tonight, and other than a couple mini runs by the Jazz, have been right there. It’s going to be hard for this team to beat anyone – let alone a surging Utah squad – on a night when AD is 5-for-21 and LeBron is out. – 11:50 PM
The Lakers have had their chances tonight, and other than a couple mini runs by the Jazz, have been right there. It’s going to be hard for this team to beat anyone – let alone a surging Utah squad – on a night when AD is 5-for-21 and LeBron is out. – 11:50 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Just call the foul when it happens. If I’m Anthony Davis I’m pissed – 11:36 PM
Just call the foul when it happens. If I’m Anthony Davis I’m pissed – 11:36 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Austin Reaves came up hobbling after stepping on Kelly Olynyk’s foot and twisting his left ankle on his lob attempt to Anthony Davis. He’s trying to walk it off. – 11:33 PM
Austin Reaves came up hobbling after stepping on Kelly Olynyk’s foot and twisting his left ankle on his lob attempt to Anthony Davis. He’s trying to walk it off. – 11:33 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Jazz 100, Lakers 95
Anthony Davis has struggled to convert offensively (15 points on 5-for-16 shooting) and with turnovers (four). He has partly offset it with 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks. DLo has 28 points and 7 assists. Austin Reaves has 17. – 11:25 PM
Third quarter: Jazz 100, Lakers 95
Anthony Davis has struggled to convert offensively (15 points on 5-for-16 shooting) and with turnovers (four). He has partly offset it with 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks. DLo has 28 points and 7 assists. Austin Reaves has 17. – 11:25 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Listen man. Lauri Markkanen has played at an all-NBA level in this third quarter. Doing everything offensively, and has been the only guy able to affect Anthony Davis on the defensive end. He has 23, 7 rebounds and 4 assists – 11:13 PM
Listen man. Lauri Markkanen has played at an all-NBA level in this third quarter. Doing everything offensively, and has been the only guy able to affect Anthony Davis on the defensive end. He has 23, 7 rebounds and 4 assists – 11:13 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Lakers 67, Jazz 64.
D’Angelo Russell: 18 points (7-14), five assists, three rebounds, two blocks. Austin Reaves: 14 points (6-6 shooting). Anthony Davis: nine points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three blocks. – 10:42 PM
Halftime: Lakers 67, Jazz 64.
D’Angelo Russell: 18 points (7-14), five assists, three rebounds, two blocks. Austin Reaves: 14 points (6-6 shooting). Anthony Davis: nine points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three blocks. – 10:42 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
D’Angelo Russell has 18 points, 5 assists, Austin Reaves 14 points and Anthony Davis 9 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks as Lakers open 67-64 lead over Jazz at the half. – 10:41 PM
D’Angelo Russell has 18 points, 5 assists, Austin Reaves 14 points and Anthony Davis 9 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks as Lakers open 67-64 lead over Jazz at the half. – 10:41 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers lead 67-64 at the half. DLo 18p 5a 2b; Reaves 14p on 6-of-6 2r; AD 9p on 2-of-7 10r 4a 3b; CWood 10p 5r. LAL’s 3-point defense showing some improvement, holding UTA to 6-of-20 from deep. – 10:41 PM
The Lakers lead 67-64 at the half. DLo 18p 5a 2b; Reaves 14p on 6-of-6 2r; AD 9p on 2-of-7 10r 4a 3b; CWood 10p 5r. LAL’s 3-point defense showing some improvement, holding UTA to 6-of-20 from deep. – 10:41 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 67, Jazz 64
Utah outscored LA 33-28 in the second quarter. D’Angelo Russell has 18 points and 5 assists. Austin Reaves has 14 points. Anthony Davis has 9 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks. Christian Wood has 10 points. LA is shooting 53.3%. – 10:39 PM
Halftime: Lakers 67, Jazz 64
Utah outscored LA 33-28 in the second quarter. D’Angelo Russell has 18 points and 5 assists. Austin Reaves has 14 points. Anthony Davis has 9 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks. Christian Wood has 10 points. LA is shooting 53.3%. – 10:39 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Really volatile for the Lakers how the Jazz went on this run. Anthony Davis missed a midrange he usually makes in his sleep, and then missed a layup. Those two stops were followed by Jazz threes – 10:23 PM
Really volatile for the Lakers how the Jazz went on this run. Anthony Davis missed a midrange he usually makes in his sleep, and then missed a layup. Those two stops were followed by Jazz threes – 10:23 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 39, Jazz 31
An impressive early showing from LA w/o LeBron James. D’Angelo Russell has 12 points and 3 assists. Austin Reaves has 12 points. Anthony Davis has 5 points and 6 rebounds. LA is shooting 62.5% and is winning the 3-point battle (5-10 vs. 3-9). – 10:06 PM
First quarter: Lakers 39, Jazz 31
An impressive early showing from LA w/o LeBron James. D’Angelo Russell has 12 points and 3 assists. Austin Reaves has 12 points. Anthony Davis has 5 points and 6 rebounds. LA is shooting 62.5% and is winning the 3-point battle (5-10 vs. 3-9). – 10:06 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Utah has been hard trapping Anthony Davis, which is leading to wide open 3’s for LAL’s supporting cast. Davis has yet to score, but has 3 assists, and a number of secondary assists.
LAL lead 29-27, shooting 66.6% from the field on 12 of 18 FG’s, with 4 triples made. – 9:56 PM
Utah has been hard trapping Anthony Davis, which is leading to wide open 3’s for LAL’s supporting cast. Davis has yet to score, but has 3 assists, and a number of secondary assists.
LAL lead 29-27, shooting 66.6% from the field on 12 of 18 FG’s, with 4 triples made. – 9:56 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Kris Dunn just beat Anthony Davis on a jump ball, in today’s insane Kris Dunn play of the game – 9:49 PM
Kris Dunn just beat Anthony Davis on a jump ball, in today’s insane Kris Dunn play of the game – 9:49 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
1/13 Starting Lineups:
LAKERS
F Taurean Prince
F Cam Reddish
C Anthony Davis
G Austin Reaves
G D’Angelo Russell
Inactive: James
JAZZ
F Simone Fontecchio
F Lauri Markkanen
C John Collins
G Collin Sexton
G Kris Dunn – 9:20 PM
1/13 Starting Lineups:
LAKERS
F Taurean Prince
F Cam Reddish
C Anthony Davis
G Austin Reaves
G D’Angelo Russell
Inactive: James
JAZZ
F Simone Fontecchio
F Lauri Markkanen
C John Collins
G Collin Sexton
G Kris Dunn – 9:20 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers starters vs. Jazz: D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish and Anthony Davis. – 9:02 PM
Lakers starters vs. Jazz: D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish and Anthony Davis. – 9:02 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. Utah:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Taurean Prince
Cam Reddish
Anthony Davis – 9:01 PM
Lakers’ starters vs. Utah:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Taurean Prince
Cam Reddish
Anthony Davis – 9:01 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Christian Wood and Cam Reddish have all been upgraded to available for tonight at Utah, per Lakers. – 9:00 PM
Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Christian Wood and Cam Reddish have all been upgraded to available for tonight at Utah, per Lakers. – 9:00 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish, D’Angelo Russell and Christian Wood are all available vs. the Jazz, per the Lakers. – 8:59 PM
Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish, D’Angelo Russell and Christian Wood are all available vs. the Jazz, per the Lakers. – 8:59 PM
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Justin Kubatko: Anthony Davis last night: 
15 PTS 15 REB 11 AST 5-21 FG Over the last 50 seasons, only three others have recorded at least 15p/15r/10a in a game while shooting less than 25% from the field: Larry Bird, Grant Hill, and Russell Westbrook. More: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/FcLMnHMysW -via Twitter @jkubatko / January 14, 2024
15 PTS 15 REB 11 AST 5-21 FG Over the last 50 seasons, only three others have recorded at least 15p/15r/10a in a game while shooting less than 25% from the field: Larry Bird, Grant Hill, and Russell Westbrook. More: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/FcLMnHMysW -via Twitter @jkubatko / January 14, 2024
AD finished with 15 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists (career-high), and four blocks — his first triple-double of the season. But, he committed six (of the Lakers’ 12) turnovers and shot 5-for-21 from the field. He was a -12 in 39 minutes as he faced a slew of double-teams and missed a handful of makable looks. “Yeah, I can already see the headlines: AD sucks, AD can’t do this, can’t do that,” said Austin Reaves. “He had a tough night shooting the ball. Other than that, he was fantastic. … From the gate, they were doubling him. He was making the right play.” -via Clutch Points / January 14, 2024
Dave McMenamin: Anthony Davis, when asked to compare the feeling of the Lakers being 19-21 this season through 40 games to when they were 19-21 at this point last season said, “We’re not in a bad spot. It could be worse … We got to make a push” pic.twitter.com/JMnOaTACRc -via Twitter @mcten / January 14, 2024