Anthony Davis, the star center for the Los Angeles Lakers, made an incredible block during Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, causing a frenzy on social media as fans and analysts praised his outstanding performance.
In the third quarter, the Lakers committed a turnover when Austin Reaves attempted a behind-the-back pass to LeBron James, but failed. As a result, three Detroit players sprinted towards an easy shot. However, Davis stood his ground and prevented them from scoring. Despite the attempt to maneuver around Davis, the Pistons player drew a foul, leading to a three-pointer by D’Lo on the subsequent possession.
Instead of allowing an easy basket, Davis recovered and blocked Jaden Ivey’s layup attempt. This was one of six blocks by the nine-time All-Star. LeBron James was asked about his thoughts on the block after the game and expressed his admiration.
Davis finished the game with 20 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, and 6 blocks in just 28 minutes of play. This remarkable achievement places him among the elite, as only the fifth player to achieve such numbers in under 30 minutes. He is also the third player this season to accomplish this feat and played a crucial role in the Lakers’ victory.
LeBron James was not the only one amazed by Anthony Davis’ exceptional defensive play. Fans took to various social media platforms, including X (formerly known as Twitter), to celebrate and praise Davis’s skills on the court. Here are a few reactions from fans:
– “DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR! He said you may be in the NBA but we are in different leagues.”
– “3 on 1, no problem for AD 😤”
– “Your weekly reminder that AD is the DPOY this season”
– “Now what tf did he think would happen?? This is why Detroit is ass”
– “That was strong defendingDamn💯”
– “AD is officially Detroit’s daddy 🔥”
– “When AD is healthy!!!!!! Goodluck everyone else! lol”
After missing consecutive games due to hip and Achilles injuries, Davis returned to the lineup and helped the Lakers secure a well-deserved win, proving his worth as a contender for the season’s Defensive Player of the Year Award. In his last five starts, he has averaged 22.0 points, 12.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 3.4 blocks per game. The Lakers have thrived during this period, with a 4-1 record, their only loss being against the Denver Nuggets.
According to the Source firstsportz.com