Anonymous scout: Anthony Davis is the five, they can't win with him playing the four
AD is the five. Period. Has to be. They can’t win with him playing the four. And he needs to be in better shape. He looks like he worked this offseason. The last time he was in great shape was when they won the title. He was significantly leaner than what he looked like last season. I don’t know what his deal was. But he looked significantly heavier compared to what he did. They need a leaner version of him this season.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Source: Sports Illustrated
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Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Lakers 58, Suns 54.
LeBron James: 19 points (6-11, 3-5 on 3s), 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 17 minutes.
Anthony Davis: 13 points, 5 blocks and 2 rebounds.
Austin Reaves: 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. – 11:18 PM
Halftime: Lakers 58, Suns 54.
LeBron James: 19 points (6-11, 3-5 on 3s), 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 17 minutes.
Anthony Davis: 13 points, 5 blocks and 2 rebounds.
Austin Reaves: 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. – 11:18 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 58, Suns 54
LeBron has 19 points in 17 minutes. Anthony Davis has 13 points and 5 blocks. Austin Reaves has 11 points. D’Angelo Russell has 6 points and 6 assists. LA is winning at the FT line (12-18 vs. 9-12). Their bench only has 6 points on 3-for-9 shooting. – 11:17 PM
Halftime: Lakers 58, Suns 54
LeBron has 19 points in 17 minutes. Anthony Davis has 13 points and 5 blocks. Austin Reaves has 11 points. D’Angelo Russell has 6 points and 6 assists. LA is winning at the FT line (12-18 vs. 9-12). Their bench only has 6 points on 3-for-9 shooting. – 11:17 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
During this preseason, Anthony Davis has been referred to as the Lakers’ franchise face by LeBron James, and their heart and soul by Darvin Ham. He’s playing like a guy whose response is, “Yeah… no shit.” AK – 11:05 PM
During this preseason, Anthony Davis has been referred to as the Lakers’ franchise face by LeBron James, and their heart and soul by Darvin Ham. He’s playing like a guy whose response is, “Yeah… no shit.” AK – 11:05 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Anthony Davis had 5 blocks in the 1st quarter against the Suns.
In his regular season career, the last time he had 5 blocks in a quarter was 2015.
The last player to have 5 blocks in a quarter in a preseason game was Norvel Pelle in 2019. – 10:48 PM
Anthony Davis had 5 blocks in the 1st quarter against the Suns.
In his regular season career, the last time he had 5 blocks in a quarter was 2015.
The last player to have 5 blocks in a quarter in a preseason game was Norvel Pelle in 2019. – 10:48 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The last time Anthony Davis had five-plus blocks in a quarter in the regular season was when he had five in the third quarter vs. Denver on 3/15/15.
He’s achieved that feat three times in the regular season. His career-high for a quarter is six. – 10:45 PM
The last time Anthony Davis had five-plus blocks in a quarter in the regular season was when he had five in the third quarter vs. Denver on 3/15/15.
He’s achieved that feat three times in the regular season. His career-high for a quarter is six. – 10:45 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 1Q: Suns 24, Lakers 20.
Lakers’ hot start fizzled out quickly — they shot 27.3% (6-22) from the field.
LeBron James: 7 points, 2 rebounds
Anthony Davis: 4 points, 5 blocks
Austin Reaves: 6 points, 2 steals and 2 rebounds.
Zero points from the bench. – 10:42 PM
End of 1Q: Suns 24, Lakers 20.
Lakers’ hot start fizzled out quickly — they shot 27.3% (6-22) from the field.
LeBron James: 7 points, 2 rebounds
Anthony Davis: 4 points, 5 blocks
Austin Reaves: 6 points, 2 steals and 2 rebounds.
Zero points from the bench. – 10:42 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
AD has FIVE blocks in Q1
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/YRsi8J6Q1q – 10:41 PM
AD has FIVE blocks in Q1
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/YRsi8J6Q1q – 10:41 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Davis had 5 blocks in the first quarter.
The Suns only had 4 buckets while he was on the court. pic.twitter.com/B32ZPBQUG5 – 10:36 PM
Anthony Davis had 5 blocks in the first quarter.
The Suns only had 4 buckets while he was on the court. pic.twitter.com/B32ZPBQUG5 – 10:36 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
All these tweets about the Suns shooting 4-for-20, Nurk getting worked, AD cooking Phoenix, KD is washed, etc., etc., etc. and it’s 15-13 Lakers. Lol – 10:33 PM
All these tweets about the Suns shooting 4-for-20, Nurk getting worked, AD cooking Phoenix, KD is washed, etc., etc., etc. and it’s 15-13 Lakers. Lol – 10:33 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
“It might be a block party, but there’s only one person attending it.” – Stu Lantz, on @SpectrumSN, after Anthony Davis notches his fifth block with four minutes and change remaining in the first quarter. AK – 10:30 PM
“It might be a block party, but there’s only one person attending it.” – Stu Lantz, on @SpectrumSN, after Anthony Davis notches his fifth block with four minutes and change remaining in the first quarter. AK – 10:30 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
AD block leads to LeBron finish 😮💨
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/rO2a50YYgV – 10:30 PM
AD block leads to LeBron finish 😮💨
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/rO2a50YYgV – 10:30 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
With Gabe Vincent and Jalen Hood-Schifino sidelined, Austin Reaves will be playing more PG tonight.
Lineup of Reaves-Cam Reddish-Rui Hachimura-Christian Wood-Anthony Davis is currently on the floor. – 10:29 PM
With Gabe Vincent and Jalen Hood-Schifino sidelined, Austin Reaves will be playing more PG tonight.
Lineup of Reaves-Cam Reddish-Rui Hachimura-Christian Wood-Anthony Davis is currently on the floor. – 10:29 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis has four blocks in six minutes. He’s dominating the paint. – 10:26 PM
Anthony Davis has four blocks in six minutes. He’s dominating the paint. – 10:26 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Imagine thinking there’s a better defender on Earth than Anthony Davis. – 10:26 PM
Imagine thinking there’s a better defender on Earth than Anthony Davis. – 10:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Anthony Davis is just swatting everything at the rim right now. Absurdly good defender – 10:24 PM
Anthony Davis is just swatting everything at the rim right now. Absurdly good defender – 10:24 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
the way AD is denying Nurkic right now at the rim you might think it’s better to just back him down and spin away from the basket into a hook shot – 10:23 PM
the way AD is denying Nurkic right now at the rim you might think it’s better to just back him down and spin away from the basket into a hook shot – 10:23 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis has 3 blocks already in 5 minutes, including 2 of Nurkic. – 10:23 PM
Anthony Davis has 3 blocks already in 5 minutes, including 2 of Nurkic. – 10:23 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers jump out to an early 7-0 lead against the Suns after Anthony Davis’ dunk in transition. – 10:15 PM
Lakers jump out to an early 7-0 lead against the Suns after Anthony Davis’ dunk in transition. – 10:15 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Phoenix may have lost a bit in the rim protection area in their trade with Portland (Ayton out, Nurkic in), and Anthony Davis opened this game with an alley-oop finish from D’Angelo Russell. – 10:14 PM
Phoenix may have lost a bit in the rim protection area in their trade with Portland (Ayton out, Nurkic in), and Anthony Davis opened this game with an alley-oop finish from D’Angelo Russell. – 10:14 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers are using the starting lineup they’ve used in all three preseason games that their primary players have been available vs. Phoenix tonight:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Taurean Prince
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 8:38 PM
The Lakers are using the starting lineup they’ve used in all three preseason games that their primary players have been available vs. Phoenix tonight:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Taurean Prince
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 8:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Lakers starters:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
LeBron James
Taurean Prince
Anthony Davis
#Lakers #Suns – 8:31 PM
Lakers starters:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
LeBron James
Taurean Prince
Anthony Davis
#Lakers #Suns – 8:31 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers starters for tonight: D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. – 8:28 PM
Lakers starters for tonight: D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. – 8:28 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis and Max Christie going through their pregame warmups ahead of the Lakers’ preseason finale against the Suns at Acrisure Arena: pic.twitter.com/OE8a052Ym9 – 8:07 PM
Anthony Davis and Max Christie going through their pregame warmups ahead of the Lakers’ preseason finale against the Suns at Acrisure Arena: pic.twitter.com/OE8a052Ym9 – 8:07 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
A few interesting NBA odds (leader for pts, rebs & asts per game) ahead of the start of the season, with Lakers stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell in the mix via @betonline_ag
tinyurl.com/RyanWardNBA
Best chance to be a leader in one of these categories? pic.twitter.com/ZJeRPfVeUx – 7:02 PM
A few interesting NBA odds (leader for pts, rebs & asts per game) ahead of the start of the season, with Lakers stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell in the mix via @betonline_ag
tinyurl.com/RyanWardNBA
Best chance to be a leader in one of these categories? pic.twitter.com/ZJeRPfVeUx – 7:02 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Next up on the Pacific Division Preview for @AlleyOopPod:
@AnthonyIrwinLA stops by to talk about LeBron, AD, Austin Reaves, and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Can the Lakers make another deep playoff run?
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Spotify (29:16) open.spotify.com/episode/3fnLTu…… pic.twitter.com/sLPdYXGVdu – 4:02 PM
Next up on the Pacific Division Preview for @AlleyOopPod:
@AnthonyIrwinLA stops by to talk about LeBron, AD, Austin Reaves, and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Can the Lakers make another deep playoff run?
Apple (29:16) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pac…
Spotify (29:16) open.spotify.com/episode/3fnLTu…… pic.twitter.com/sLPdYXGVdu – 4:02 PM
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Anthony Davis getting up free throws. #Lakers pic.twitter.com/rFA3Vaoeva – 1:52 PM
Anthony Davis getting up free throws. #Lakers pic.twitter.com/rFA3Vaoeva – 1:52 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
How much longer can LeBron James be LeBron James?
Will AD be exclusively deployed at the five?
Can the Laker sustain a top-five defense?
@MichaelVPina: theringer.com/nba/2023/10/19… – 1:08 PM
How much longer can LeBron James be LeBron James?
Will AD be exclusively deployed at the five?
Can the Laker sustain a top-five defense?
@MichaelVPina: theringer.com/nba/2023/10/19… – 1:08 PM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
In the midst of Ad Week, Tech Week and everything else- The hottest, hardest, savviest ticket in NYC last night was to the @WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. It was a who’s-who, packed out, electric, pulsing, dramatic spectacle… for the best women’s hoopers in the world.🏀🏆
– 12:09 PM
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– 12:09 PM
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StatMuse @statmuse
Who will have more wins this season?
Warriors — Lakers —
Steph LeBron
Klay AD
CP3 Reaves
Draymond DLo
Looney Vanderbilt
Wiggins Rui
Kuminga… pic.twitter.com/N5pkG5kcYR – 11:52 AM
Who will have more wins this season?
Warriors — Lakers —
Steph LeBron
Klay AD
CP3 Reaves
Draymond DLo
Looney Vanderbilt
Wiggins Rui
Kuminga… pic.twitter.com/N5pkG5kcYR – 11:52 AM
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More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: The Lakers will start LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell and Taurean Prince tonight in the preseason finale vs. PHX, according to Darvin Ham. Ham would not confirm whether this would be the starting lineup next week in the regular season opener vs. DEN. -via Twitter @mcten / October 19, 2023
Reaves had talked with some of his Lakers teammates about his impending future, especially Davis and D’Angelo Russell, two teammates with whom he’s grown especially close. “We had a very good feeling that L.A. was going to offer the [max] right away, and I asked [Russell and Davis] if I should take that or if I should wait. And they both gave me their opinions, and I took it to heart, because I feel like both of those guys, we have real relationships on the court, off the court.” -via The Ringer / October 17, 2023
Mike Trudell: Darvin Ham on Anthony Davis heading into the season: “I see a level of focus that’s been infectious. He’s been phenomenal. He’s the heart and soul of our team.” -via Twitter @LakersReporter / October 15, 2023