Anthony Davis on In-Season Tournament title: 'We know it’s not the real thing'
Cody Mallory: “We know it’s not the real thing but we keep taking steps in the right direction.” Anthony Davis on winning the first ever In-Season Tournament
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Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Anthony Davis owns the paint, Lakers now own inaugural NBA Cup beating Pacers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/antho… – 12:15 AM
Anthony Davis owns the paint, Lakers now own inaugural NBA Cup beating Pacers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/antho… – 12:15 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Haliburton: “This didn’t have a regular-season feel. It felt like LeBron and AD never came off the floor. … And this makes me want to play in more games that have a meaning to them.” – 11:57 PM
Haliburton: “This didn’t have a regular-season feel. It felt like LeBron and AD never came off the floor. … And this makes me want to play in more games that have a meaning to them.” – 11:57 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Anthony Davis: 41 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks.
Wilt numbers tonight. – 11:53 PM
Anthony Davis: 41 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks.
Wilt numbers tonight. – 11:53 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron barged into the press conference room I think earlier than anyone expected and declared he and AD were going together. He appears set on getting this over with and the post game festivities going. – 11:49 PM
LeBron barged into the press conference room I think earlier than anyone expected and declared he and AD were going together. He appears set on getting this over with and the post game festivities going. – 11:49 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Anthony Davis might get fined for saying “It’s not the real thing, but…” in this postgame interview. – 11:29 PM
Anthony Davis might get fined for saying “It’s not the real thing, but…” in this postgame interview. – 11:29 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 123, Pacers 109
LA wins the inaugural In-Season Tournament. Anthony Davis had one of the best games of his career: 41 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. LeBron had 24 points and 11 rebounds. Austin Reaves had 28 points.
Up next: at Dallas on Tuesday. – 11:26 PM
Final: Lakers 123, Pacers 109
LA wins the inaugural In-Season Tournament. Anthony Davis had one of the best games of his career: 41 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. LeBron had 24 points and 11 rebounds. Austin Reaves had 28 points.
Up next: at Dallas on Tuesday. – 11:26 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
The Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Indiana Pacers, 123-109, to win the first NBA in-season tournament.
– LeBron James: 24 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists
– Anthony Davis: 41 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks – 11:26 PM
The Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Indiana Pacers, 123-109, to win the first NBA in-season tournament.
– LeBron James: 24 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists
– Anthony Davis: 41 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks – 11:26 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Lakers 123, Pacers 109
Behind a truly dominant performance from Anthony Davis, the Lakers become the first In-Season Tournament champions, going 7-0 and winning the games by an average of close to 20 points per contest. – 11:25 PM
Final: Lakers 123, Pacers 109
Behind a truly dominant performance from Anthony Davis, the Lakers become the first In-Season Tournament champions, going 7-0 and winning the games by an average of close to 20 points per contest. – 11:25 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Anthony Davis with 41-20-5-4 tonight after having 24-15-4-3 against Minnesota in play-in last year.
Greatest stats-swept-under-the rug-and-you’ll-never-find-them player in NBA history? – 11:24 PM
Anthony Davis with 41-20-5-4 tonight after having 24-15-4-3 against Minnesota in play-in last year.
Greatest stats-swept-under-the rug-and-you’ll-never-find-them player in NBA history? – 11:24 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
This AD is otherworldly AD, was averaging 20 and 13 and about 3 blocks in the tournament and blew those numbers out of the water – 11:24 PM
This AD is otherworldly AD, was averaging 20 and 13 and about 3 blocks in the tournament and blew those numbers out of the water – 11:24 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The only Lakers with a 40/20/5 game in franchise history:
— Elgin
— Wilt
And now, AD. pic.twitter.com/ploKGP9dqf – 11:23 PM
The only Lakers with a 40/20/5 game in franchise history:
— Elgin
— Wilt
And now, AD. pic.twitter.com/ploKGP9dqf – 11:23 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Davis tonight:
41 PTS
20 REB
6 AST
4 BLK
16-24 FG
The first player with 40/20/5 with 4 blocks in a game in over 30 season. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 11:23 PM
Anthony Davis tonight:
41 PTS
20 REB
6 AST
4 BLK
16-24 FG
The first player with 40/20/5 with 4 blocks in a game in over 30 season. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 11:23 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Anthony Davis: 41 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks.
Wilt numbers tonight. – 11:21 PM
Anthony Davis: 41 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks.
Wilt numbers tonight. – 11:21 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Anthony Davis is having the best single game any Laker has had during the In-Season Tournament.
LeBron James was still the best Laker during the tournament as a whole and should win MVP. – 11:16 PM
Anthony Davis is having the best single game any Laker has had during the In-Season Tournament.
LeBron James was still the best Laker during the tournament as a whole and should win MVP. – 11:16 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Anthony Davis was transcendent tonight. A dominant performance to remember when it comes time to vote for DPOY and when predicting an NBA Finals champion. pic.twitter.com/KHqMC2ZBxf – 11:15 PM
Anthony Davis was transcendent tonight. A dominant performance to remember when it comes time to vote for DPOY and when predicting an NBA Finals champion. pic.twitter.com/KHqMC2ZBxf – 11:15 PM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
My picks for the inaugural NBA Cup All-Tournament Team (if I had a vote):
LeBron James
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Davis
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Kevin Durant
🏆 NBA In-Season Tournament – 11:14 PM
My picks for the inaugural NBA Cup All-Tournament Team (if I had a vote):
LeBron James
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Davis
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Kevin Durant
🏆 NBA In-Season Tournament – 11:14 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
anthony davis has two on-court facial expressions
1) zoned out
2) fuming with terrifying rage-filled eyes
it’s either one or the other – 11:13 PM
anthony davis has two on-court facial expressions
1) zoned out
2) fuming with terrifying rage-filled eyes
it’s either one or the other – 11:13 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
The Lakers pressuring Tyrese Haliburton and mixing up coverages makes it even more baffling Adrian Griffin stuck to a scheme with no variety. The Bucks became so predictable. Darvin Ham’s defense with all of these wings and Anthony Davis made it harder for Haliburton to operate. pic.twitter.com/bXihDUW3p3 – 11:12 PM
The Lakers pressuring Tyrese Haliburton and mixing up coverages makes it even more baffling Adrian Griffin stuck to a scheme with no variety. The Bucks became so predictable. Darvin Ham’s defense with all of these wings and Anthony Davis made it harder for Haliburton to operate. pic.twitter.com/bXihDUW3p3 – 11:12 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Accepting Lebron’s greatness as a constant, the Lakers are a little different when Anthony Davis decides to play, huh? – 11:12 PM
Accepting Lebron’s greatness as a constant, the Lakers are a little different when Anthony Davis decides to play, huh? – 11:12 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This is the first 39-point, 20-rebound, four-block game of Anthony Davis’ career.
Not round numbers (though he could still get to 40 obviously), but still very cool. – 11:11 PM
This is the first 39-point, 20-rebound, four-block game of Anthony Davis’ career.
Not round numbers (though he could still get to 40 obviously), but still very cool. – 11:11 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
This is the assertive and aggressive Anthony Davis the Lakers need. – 11:11 PM
This is the assertive and aggressive Anthony Davis the Lakers need. – 11:11 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
There’s never been any question of Anthony Davis’ dominance. Only his health. When he’s healthy, AD can be the best 5 in all of basketball. – 11:11 PM
There’s never been any question of Anthony Davis’ dominance. Only his health. When he’s healthy, AD can be the best 5 in all of basketball. – 11:11 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
It’s now a 13-0 run for the Lakers after an Anthony Davis layup, and the lead is now up to 16 with 3:10 remaining.
Absolutely tremendous performance from Davis, who is up to 39-20-5 on the night, and the Lakers are on the verge of closing this tournament out. – 11:09 PM
It’s now a 13-0 run for the Lakers after an Anthony Davis layup, and the lead is now up to 16 with 3:10 remaining.
Absolutely tremendous performance from Davis, who is up to 39-20-5 on the night, and the Lakers are on the verge of closing this tournament out. – 11:09 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
“He has pitched a shutout defensively” – Doc Rivers, on Anthony Davis. AK – 11:08 PM
“He has pitched a shutout defensively” – Doc Rivers, on Anthony Davis. AK – 11:08 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers have stayed disciplined and intentional on offense all night working the ball inside. They have 78 points in the paint – which is more than they’ve had in any game this season – and Myles Turner just fouled out, with Anthony Davis feasting all game. – 11:08 PM
The Lakers have stayed disciplined and intentional on offense all night working the ball inside. They have 78 points in the paint – which is more than they’ve had in any game this season – and Myles Turner just fouled out, with Anthony Davis feasting all game. – 11:08 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Man, Turner sure didn’t get his money’s worth on his fouls today. 2 illegal screens, both drawn by Reddish, and 3 off-ball fouls drawn by AD. – 11:07 PM
Man, Turner sure didn’t get his money’s worth on his fouls today. 2 illegal screens, both drawn by Reddish, and 3 off-ball fouls drawn by AD. – 11:07 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Really tough night for Myles Turner. He can’t do anything with Anthony Davis and he can’t score at the rim, also has five fouls. #Pacers #Lakers #NBAInSeasonTournament – 11:06 PM
Really tough night for Myles Turner. He can’t do anything with Anthony Davis and he can’t score at the rim, also has five fouls. #Pacers #Lakers #NBAInSeasonTournament – 11:06 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
What a performance from Anthony Davis thus far, with 5 minutes to play: 29 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks in his team-high 36 minutes. – 11:02 PM
What a performance from Anthony Davis thus far, with 5 minutes to play: 29 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks in his team-high 36 minutes. – 11:02 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
watching anthony davis, i am reminded all-defense teams are going to be a bloodbath this year – 11:00 PM
watching anthony davis, i am reminded all-defense teams are going to be a bloodbath this year – 11:00 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers have 74 PITP after that putback from AD. Season-high for the Lakers is 76. Season-high across the league is 84 by the Wizards. – 10:58 PM
Lakers have 74 PITP after that putback from AD. Season-high for the Lakers is 76. Season-high across the league is 84 by the Wizards. – 10:58 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Mathurin is always good for some crazy decisions, but man have the Pacers needed his offensive aggression. With AD hobbled, the rim attacks have worked quite well in the half. – 10:58 PM
Mathurin is always good for some crazy decisions, but man have the Pacers needed his offensive aggression. With AD hobbled, the rim attacks have worked quite well in the half. – 10:58 PM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
I took the under on Anthony Davis for rebounds tonight and he comes out like Dennis Rodman – 10:55 PM
I took the under on Anthony Davis for rebounds tonight and he comes out like Dennis Rodman – 10:55 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 90, Pacers 82
LA continues to dominate the paint (66-34 points in the paint advantage). Anthony Davis has 27 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks. LeBron James has 20 points and 8 rebounds. Austin Reaves has 24 points. No other Laker is in double figures. – 10:43 PM
Third quarter: Lakers 90, Pacers 82
LA continues to dominate the paint (66-34 points in the paint advantage). Anthony Davis has 27 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks. LeBron James has 20 points and 8 rebounds. Austin Reaves has 24 points. No other Laker is in double figures. – 10:43 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 3Q: Lakers 90, Pacers 82.
Benn Mathurin with a buzzer-beating 3. The Lakers are 12 minutes away from winning the first NBA Cup. Anthony Davis (27p/16r/4a/3b), Austin Reaves (24p) and LeBron James (20p/8r) have all scored at least 20 points. – 10:42 PM
End of 3Q: Lakers 90, Pacers 82.
Benn Mathurin with a buzzer-beating 3. The Lakers are 12 minutes away from winning the first NBA Cup. Anthony Davis (27p/16r/4a/3b), Austin Reaves (24p) and LeBron James (20p/8r) have all scored at least 20 points. – 10:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Lakers 90, Pacers 82
A Bennedict Mathurin buzzer-beating 3 to end the quarter gives the Pacers a little life heading into the fourth, but the combination of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves has been too much so far.
Tyrese Haliburton has 15 and 9 for Indy. – 10:42 PM
After 3: Lakers 90, Pacers 82
A Bennedict Mathurin buzzer-beating 3 to end the quarter gives the Pacers a little life heading into the fourth, but the combination of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves has been too much so far.
Tyrese Haliburton has 15 and 9 for Indy. – 10:42 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
AD having some major problems moving with what appears to be a groin issue. He can’t run at full speed. Hali gave it to Mathurin to attack him last time, but you’d like to see more PnR at him now. – 10:31 PM
AD having some major problems moving with what appears to be a groin issue. He can’t run at full speed. Hali gave it to Mathurin to attack him last time, but you’d like to see more PnR at him now. – 10:31 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis is up to 22 points with 14 rebounds, but hasn’t been moving as freely after grabbing at his hip/groin area after a battle inside with several Pacers on the offensive glass.
Looks like Jaxson Hayes is going to replace him at the 6:01 mark, and LAL up 77-69. – 10:24 PM
Anthony Davis is up to 22 points with 14 rebounds, but hasn’t been moving as freely after grabbing at his hip/groin area after a battle inside with several Pacers on the offensive glass.
Looks like Jaxson Hayes is going to replace him at the 6:01 mark, and LAL up 77-69. – 10:24 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis is moving with a notable limp. Not sure what happened. – 10:22 PM
Anthony Davis is moving with a notable limp. Not sure what happened. – 10:22 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Myles Turner just picked up his 4th PF at the 9:48 mark of the 3rd Q, trying to handle Davis on the offensive glass.
He’ll head to the bench with LAL up 74-63 after AD’s dunk on the ensuing inbounds play.
Davis is dominating with 21 points and 12 boards. – 10:14 PM
Myles Turner just picked up his 4th PF at the 9:48 mark of the 3rd Q, trying to handle Davis on the offensive glass.
He’ll head to the bench with LAL up 74-63 after AD’s dunk on the ensuing inbounds play.
Davis is dominating with 21 points and 12 boards. – 10:14 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 22 points, including going 8-for-9 from the free-throw line, and AD had 17 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks as Lakers open 65-60 lead over Pacers at the half. – 9:53 PM
Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 22 points, including going 8-for-9 from the free-throw line, and AD had 17 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks as Lakers open 65-60 lead over Pacers at the half. – 9:53 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Lakers 65, Pacers 60
Indiana outscored the Lakers 15-0 at the 3-point line and 21-11 from the foul line, but is down at halftime behind tremendous halves from Austin Reaves (22 points) and Anthony Davis (17 points, 11 rebs).
Myles Turner and LeBron both have 3 fouls. – 9:53 PM
Halftime: Lakers 65, Pacers 60
Indiana outscored the Lakers 15-0 at the 3-point line and 21-11 from the foul line, but is down at halftime behind tremendous halves from Austin Reaves (22 points) and Anthony Davis (17 points, 11 rebs).
Myles Turner and LeBron both have 3 fouls. – 9:53 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers are one half away from the half a million dollar cash prize. L.A. leads Indiana 65-60 headed into the break. Reaves 22p on 7-of-9 2a; AD 17p 11r 2b; LeBron 12p 5r 2s. – 9:52 PM
The Lakers are one half away from the half a million dollar cash prize. L.A. leads Indiana 65-60 headed into the break. Reaves 22p on 7-of-9 2a; AD 17p 11r 2b; LeBron 12p 5r 2s. – 9:52 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Davis at half:
17 PTS
11 REB
2 BLK
8-13 FG
Dominant. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 9:51 PM
Anthony Davis at half:
17 PTS
11 REB
2 BLK
8-13 FG
Dominant. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 9:51 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 65, Pacers 60
Austin Reaves has 22 points — he had 15 in the second quarter. AD has 17 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks. LeBron has 12 points. LeBron, Rui Hachimura and Cam Reddish have three fouls. LA has 52 points in the paint but is just 0 for 6 on 3s. – 9:50 PM
Halftime: Lakers 65, Pacers 60
Austin Reaves has 22 points — he had 15 in the second quarter. AD has 17 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks. LeBron has 12 points. LeBron, Rui Hachimura and Cam Reddish have three fouls. LA has 52 points in the paint but is just 0 for 6 on 3s. – 9:50 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Lakers don’t have a 3 — they rank 30th in makes per game (10) — but they lead 65-60 at half.
Frequent fouls + stoppages negatively impacted the flow of the game.
Nesmith has 11pts off the bench and he’s taking on tough defensive assignments.
Reaves has 22pts, AD with 17/11. – 9:50 PM
Lakers don’t have a 3 — they rank 30th in makes per game (10) — but they lead 65-60 at half.
Frequent fouls + stoppages negatively impacted the flow of the game.
Nesmith has 11pts off the bench and he’s taking on tough defensive assignments.
Reaves has 22pts, AD with 17/11. – 9:50 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
These last three minutes and change in the half are huge. Anthony Davis needs to remain aggressive, and D’Angelo Russell needs to get his offense going in a hurry. AK – 9:40 PM
These last three minutes and change in the half are huge. Anthony Davis needs to remain aggressive, and D’Angelo Russell needs to get his offense going in a hurry. AK – 9:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Tonight is the 4th time this season AD’s had a double-double in one half (17 points, 10 boards thus far). – 9:40 PM
Tonight is the 4th time this season AD’s had a double-double in one half (17 points, 10 boards thus far). – 9:40 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
That was some young Giannis type stuff from AD, stopping a drive, closing out to a corner shooter, then crashing back in to block the layup off the pass from the guy he just closed out on – 9:35 PM
That was some young Giannis type stuff from AD, stopping a drive, closing out to a corner shooter, then crashing back in to block the layup off the pass from the guy he just closed out on – 9:35 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis, who has 17 points and 9 boards already, just did what so few can do defensively … closed out to discourage a 3-pointer from Toppin, then still recovered to swat Bruce Brown at the rim. – 9:35 PM
Anthony Davis, who has 17 points and 9 boards already, just did what so few can do defensively … closed out to discourage a 3-pointer from Toppin, then still recovered to swat Bruce Brown at the rim. – 9:35 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
AD is smoking Myles Turner right now. Seems like the 2 fouls are a big problem for him. Would Carlisle go back to IJax? He’s been the superior rim protector tonight, but can’t do anything but dunk on offense. – 9:31 PM
AD is smoking Myles Turner right now. Seems like the 2 fouls are a big problem for him. Would Carlisle go back to IJax? He’s been the superior rim protector tonight, but can’t do anything but dunk on offense. – 9:31 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Big bench lift from Austin Reaves tonight. He’s matched AD’s 13 points on 4 of 6 FG’s with 5 of 6 FT’s. LeBron has 12, and LAL lead 48-40. – 9:28 PM
Big bench lift from Austin Reaves tonight. He’s matched AD’s 13 points on 4 of 6 FG’s with 5 of 6 FT’s. LeBron has 12, and LAL lead 48-40. – 9:28 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
LeBron is gassed and asks for a sub. AD led the charge in the 1Q, then LeBron (12/5) in the 2Q.
Haliburton returns with the Pacers down 8, mid-2Q. – 9:28 PM
LeBron is gassed and asks for a sub. AD led the charge in the 1Q, then LeBron (12/5) in the 2Q.
Haliburton returns with the Pacers down 8, mid-2Q. – 9:28 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
AD (13pts), Lebron (12pts) and Reaves (11pts) already in double figures – 9:28 PM
AD (13pts), Lebron (12pts) and Reaves (11pts) already in double figures – 9:28 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Really surprised Carlisle didn’t come back with Haliburton after that timeout. Particularly with Anthony Davis out of the game, it would have been a great time for him to eat. – 9:27 PM
Really surprised Carlisle didn’t come back with Haliburton after that timeout. Particularly with Anthony Davis out of the game, it would have been a great time for him to eat. – 9:27 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis got things going for LAL early, hitting 6-of-10 from the field in the 1st Q for 13 points, with 8 rebounds. It’s just the second time this season he’s had 10 shot attempts or more in a quarter (he was 7-for-11 in the 3rd Q in Cleveland) – 9:20 PM
Anthony Davis got things going for LAL early, hitting 6-of-10 from the field in the 1st Q for 13 points, with 8 rebounds. It’s just the second time this season he’s had 10 shot attempts or more in a quarter (he was 7-for-11 in the 3rd Q in Cleveland) – 9:20 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 1Q: Lakers 34, Pacers 29. Anthony Davis (13 points, eight rebounds) with a dominant performance. Lakers scored 26 PITP and made 6 of 10 FTs, so only 2 points – an Austin Reaves pull-up 2 – that didn’t come from inside the paint or at the FT 16 combined first-quarter fouls. – 9:15 PM
End of 1Q: Lakers 34, Pacers 29. Anthony Davis (13 points, eight rebounds) with a dominant performance. Lakers scored 26 PITP and made 6 of 10 FTs, so only 2 points – an Austin Reaves pull-up 2 – that didn’t come from inside the paint or at the FT 16 combined first-quarter fouls. – 9:15 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Behind 13 points + 8 rebounds from Anthony Davis, LAL take a 34-29 lead out of the 1st Q. Austin Reaves chipped in 7 points off the pine.
The teams combined for 19 FT attempts (Indy 8 of 9, LAL 10 of 16), with Brown, Turner, Mathurin, LeBron and Hachimura all picking up 2 PF’s. – 9:15 PM
Behind 13 points + 8 rebounds from Anthony Davis, LAL take a 34-29 lead out of the 1st Q. Austin Reaves chipped in 7 points off the pine.
The teams combined for 19 FT attempts (Indy 8 of 9, LAL 10 of 16), with Brown, Turner, Mathurin, LeBron and Hachimura all picking up 2 PF’s. – 9:15 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 34, Pacers 29
AD has 13 points and 8 rebounds. He’s imposed his will physically. Austin Reaves, who’s playing through illness, already has 7 points. LA has scored 26 of their 34 points in the paint. Their defensive PnR adjustments have worked thus far. – 9:15 PM
First quarter: Lakers 34, Pacers 29
AD has 13 points and 8 rebounds. He’s imposed his will physically. Austin Reaves, who’s playing through illness, already has 7 points. LA has scored 26 of their 34 points in the paint. Their defensive PnR adjustments have worked thus far. – 9:15 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
AD had 13 points, 8 rebounds and Austin Reaves 7 points to help Lakers take 34-29 lead over Pacers end of first. – 9:15 PM
AD had 13 points, 8 rebounds and Austin Reaves 7 points to help Lakers take 34-29 lead over Pacers end of first. – 9:15 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Lakers leading 34-29 after 1. Anthony Davis is feasting and has 13 & 6. Foul trouble — a big concern coming in — negatively impacted the Pacers early.
Haliburton is just 1 for 3 with 3asts.
This pace and physicality favors the Lakers, who are shooting 52%. – 9:14 PM
Lakers leading 34-29 after 1. Anthony Davis is feasting and has 13 & 6. Foul trouble — a big concern coming in — negatively impacted the Pacers early.
Haliburton is just 1 for 3 with 3asts.
This pace and physicality favors the Lakers, who are shooting 52%. – 9:14 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Indy’s having a hard time dealing with Anthony Davis, who’s up to 13 points with 5 boards (2 offensive) at the 2:15 mark of the 1st Q. – 9:08 PM
Indy’s having a hard time dealing with Anthony Davis, who’s up to 13 points with 5 boards (2 offensive) at the 2:15 mark of the 1st Q. – 9:08 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Wow was AD asleep as the switch on that screen for Nesmith that led to the and one. – 9:02 PM
Wow was AD asleep as the switch on that screen for Nesmith that led to the and one. – 9:02 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
First decision point for the Pacers: Myles Turner picks up his second foul with 5:49 left in the 1Q, so Isaiah Jackson is in to replace him.
Turner defended AD while Toppin started on LeBron. – 8:56 PM
First decision point for the Pacers: Myles Turner picks up his second foul with 5:49 left in the 1Q, so Isaiah Jackson is in to replace him.
Turner defended AD while Toppin started on LeBron. – 8:56 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Anthony Davis starts 4-4, three at the rim but more importantly one good elbow jumper. – 8:54 PM
Anthony Davis starts 4-4, three at the rim but more importantly one good elbow jumper. – 8:54 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis with 8 early points after that pull-up jumper over Myles Turner. Lakers leading 15-12. – 8:50 PM
Anthony Davis with 8 early points after that pull-up jumper over Myles Turner. Lakers leading 15-12. – 8:50 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. Indiana:
D’Angelo Russell
Taurean Prince
Cam Reddish
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
LA is 8-1 with this lineup. – 8:05 PM
Lakers’ starters vs. Indiana:
D’Angelo Russell
Taurean Prince
Cam Reddish
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
LA is 8-1 with this lineup. – 8:05 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham on the key screen/roll matchup between Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Davis, both amongst the best at it: “Davis (on defense) allows our perimeter guys to be aggressive … and also his ability to switch out onto the perimeter (is key).” – 6:54 PM
Darvin Ham on the key screen/roll matchup between Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Davis, both amongst the best at it: “Davis (on defense) allows our perimeter guys to be aggressive … and also his ability to switch out onto the perimeter (is key).” – 6:54 PM
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Dave McMenamin: The Lakers are the 1st ever NBA In-Season Tournament champions. LeBron 24p 11r 4a 2s after 26.8p 7.5r 8.2a 1.5s in tourney coming into tonight. AD 41p 20r 5a 4b after 20.3p 13.7r 83.5a 2.7b. Reaves 28p 2r 3a after 15.7p 5.2r 5.3a. The Cup and the cash heading back to L.A. -via Twitter @mcten / December 9, 2023
Jovan Buha: This is the most emotion I can ever remember AD showing to the crowd in a game. He’s been flexing and screaming throughout the second half. The normally reserved big man is on one right now. -via Twitter @jovanbuha / December 9, 2023
NBA Central: Paul Reed says he didn’t mean to call Anthony Davis a flopper “Come on bro. I play with Joel, bruh…everybody knows how to draw fouls.” (Via bit.ly/41jIvPE) pic.twitter.com/HJ2l2B9qco -via Twitter @TheNBACentral / December 9, 2023