Lakers’ LeBron James, Anthony Davis Wow NBA Fans in Win vs. Anthony Edwards, T-Wolves
Julia StumbaughMarch 11, 2024
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Anthony Davis powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a 120-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a historic stat line.
Davis became the first player in NBA history to record 25 points, 25 rebounds, five assists and five steals in the win.
Meanwhile LeBron James racked up 29 points, nine assists and eight rebounds on 10-for-16 shooting to help down a shorthanded Minnesota team.
The Timberwolves were missing Rudy Gobert with a hamstring issue and Kyle Anderson to a right shoulder injury, alongside ongoing absences from Karl-Anthony Towns and Monte Morris.
ESPN @espnMONSTER GAME FROM ANTHONY DAVIS 😤
He’s the first player with 25 points, 25 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals in a game since steals became official in 1973-74. pic.twitter.com/DkCW4vW9v6
Lakers Lead @LakersLeadANTHONY DAVIS TONIGHT
〰️ 39 minutes
〰️ 27 points
〰️ 25 rebounds
〰️ 7 steals (CAREER-HIGH)
〰️ 3 blocks
〰️ +15 +/-
FIRST LAKER 25/25 SINCE SHAQ pic.twitter.com/5XyuMyFHI4
StatMuse @statmuseMost 10-stock games among active players:
14 — Anthony Davis
4 — Draymond Green
4 — Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/zMbLDRBJ0V
Jacob Rude @JacobRudeAnthony Davis is now the only player in NBA history with a 25-25-5-5 stat line.
Mike Trudell @LakersReporterThe 24 rebounds for Anthony Davis are the most by a Laker since Dwight Howard had 26 on Jan. 6, 2013.
Davis needs two more to match his career high of 26.
LAL lead 114-102 with 3:41 to play.
Jovan Buha @jovanbuhaAnthony Davis has both a season-high 23 rebounds and a season-high 10 offensive rebounds to go along with his career-high 7 steals.
Sunday’s lineup marked the Timberwolves’ ninth different starting five of the season, according to Alan Horton of Wolves Radio.
Despite those roster limitations, the Timberwolves claimed a late lead thanks to a 20-3 run in the third quarter.
Minnesota’s hopes of holding onto that advantage were short-lived. Los Angeles responded by putting Davis and James on the court, sparking a 26-6 run in the fourth.
James had 21 points in the second half alone.
NBA @NBALeBron finds AD… AND-1 💪
LA’s on a 26-6 run on ESPN 👀 pic.twitter.com/ozsNjDo2LE
Austin Reaves added 19 points, six rebounds and four assists in the win.
The Lakers’ recovery from the third-period deficit thanks to Davis and James led to praise for the team’s starters from fans.
nelson ngesa @nelson_ngesaLeBron and Anthony Davis have taken over this Lakers -Wolves game in the 4th quarter. They have shut down defensively and made a meal of the Wolves’ defence. AD with a 20-20 game and LeBron on the verge of a triple double. Great 21-4 run to start the fourth quarter. #Lakeshow
Daman Rangoola @damanrJust like LeBron and AD drew it up
Tony Jones @TjonesonthenbaThe Lakers are at their best when LeBron and AD are dominating the game in ways other than scoring
Tonight it’s AD’s rebounding and defense and it’s LeBron’s passing
Davis and James will return to action Wednesday as the Lakers head up north to take on the Sacramento Kings.
