Anthony Davis had a night to remember, scoring a season-high 32 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 121-115 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Davis also grabbed 13 rebounds and blocked three shots in the win.
Davis was dominant in the second half, scoring 23 of his 32 points. He also made 11 of 15 free throws and hit a three-pointer.
“Tonight was an A.D. game for us,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. “He needs to touch the ball, and we want him to be aggressive offensively and anchor our defense.”
LeBron James added 22 points, six rebounds, and six assists for the Lakers. Austin Reeves had 15 points and 10 assists, and Christian Wood scored 13 points.
The Cavaliers were led by Donovan Mitchell, who had 33 points. Jarrett Allen added 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Caris LeVert had 18 points.
The Lakers led by as many as 16 points in the fourth quarter, but the Cavaliers cut the lead to five with 1:20 left to play. However, Davis made four free throws in the final minute to seal the win for the Lakers.
The Lakers have now won two of their last three games. They will play the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the game:
- Anthony Davis was dominant in the second half, scoring 23 of his 32 points.
- LeBron James added 22 points, six rebounds, and six assists for the Lakers.
- Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 33 points.
Overall, it was a great performance by Anthony Davis and the Lakers. They will look to continue their winning ways when they take on the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.
