LeBron James posted his first triple-double of the season, together with 16 factors within the fourth quarter, because the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 3-0 for the primary time since 2010-11 with a 131-127 defeat of the Sacramento Kings on Saturday evening at Crypto.com Area. James completed with 32 factors, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. All three marks had been season highs for the 39-year-old in his twenty second season. “Simply if you suppose he’s slowing down, man, he continues to point out the world why he’s the best,” Anthony Davis mentioned of James’ efficiency. “To go on that stretch, he actually looked to the bench and was trying to come out the game. We told him, ‘You’re not coming out.’ He comes out and hits another 3. He never ceases to amaze any of us because we just know what he’s capable of.”
Supply: New York Times
Supply: New York Times
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Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron James: ‘I plan on taking part in each recreation.’ All 82. The Lakers might have that.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 9:48 AM
LeBron James: ‘I plan on taking part in each recreation.’ All 82. The Lakers might have that.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 9:48 AM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
LeBron James within the 4th quarter vs Kings:
– 16 factors
– 5 rebounds
– 6 assists
– 6-6 FG
He’s the first participant with 15 factors, 5 rebounds and 5 assists on 100% capturing in 1 / 4 since pxp was first tracked in 1996-97.
And he did this in his twenty second season. – 9:33 AM
LeBron James within the 4th quarter vs Kings:
– 16 factors
– 5 rebounds
– 6 assists
– 6-6 FG
He’s the first participant with 15 factors, 5 rebounds and 5 assists on 100% capturing in 1 / 4 since pxp was first tracked in 1996-97.
And he did this in his twenty second season. – 9:33 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Anthony Davis: “Simply if you suppose he’s slowing down, LeBron retains displaying the world why he’s the best” sportando.basketball/en/davis-just-… – 5:33 AM
Anthony Davis: “Simply if you suppose he’s slowing down, LeBron retains displaying the world why he’s the best” sportando.basketball/en/davis-just-… – 5:33 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
LeBron James received the triple-double battle with Domantas Sabonis 👑
European performances and full outcomes from the NBA Evening:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 5:30 AM
LeBron James received the triple-double battle with Domantas Sabonis 👑
European performances and full outcomes from the NBA Evening:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 5:30 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis on lastly notching the primary win of his profession over Domantas Sabonis: “It was a staff effort” pic.x.com/arCVsgsEqs – 3:40 AM
Anthony Davis on lastly notching the primary win of his profession over Domantas Sabonis: “It was a staff effort” pic.x.com/arCVsgsEqs – 3:40 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James on why the Lakers’ roster development permits him to select his spots like how he went off within the 4th Q reasonably than must aggressively rating all recreation: pic.x.com/uzf8ya28Og – 3:36 AM
LeBron James on why the Lakers’ roster development permits him to select his spots like how he went off within the 4th Q reasonably than must aggressively rating all recreation: pic.x.com/uzf8ya28Og – 3:36 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers’ three consecutive wins to open 2024-25 is their greatest begin to a season since 2010-11.
Anthony Davis, LeBron James, D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura shared their ideas on LAL’s 3-0 begin forward of the staff’s upcoming five-road highway journey: pic.x.com/tDkyQ0zRid – 3:04 AM
The Lakers’ three consecutive wins to open 2024-25 is their greatest begin to a season since 2010-11.
Anthony Davis, LeBron James, D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura shared their ideas on LAL’s 3-0 begin forward of the staff’s upcoming five-road highway journey: pic.x.com/tDkyQ0zRid – 3:04 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I’ve bought to provide credit score to the individuals who helped me since I used to be a child.”
Kevin Durant on reaching 29,000 factors, the eighth participant in NBA historical past to take action.
First 7: Bron, Kareem, Mailman, Kobe, MJ, Dirk, Wilt.
Now has 29,010 after 31-point effort in Suns win over Mavs. #Suns pic.x.com/BcxySWeOmN – 2:53 AM
“I’ve bought to provide credit score to the individuals who helped me since I used to be a child.”
Kevin Durant on reaching 29,000 factors, the eighth participant in NBA historical past to take action.
First 7: Bron, Kareem, Mailman, Kobe, MJ, Dirk, Wilt.
Now has 29,010 after 31-point effort in Suns win over Mavs. #Suns pic.x.com/BcxySWeOmN – 2:53 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
“Simply if you suppose he’s slowing down, he continues to point out the world why he’s the best.”
LeBron James’ 4th-quarter flurry leads Lakers previous Kings, whereas Anthony Davis scores a minimum of 30 factors in his third straight recreation within the Lakers’ 131-127 win:
ocregister.com/2024/10/26/leb… – 2:48 AM
“Simply if you suppose he’s slowing down, he continues to point out the world why he’s the best.”
LeBron James’ 4th-quarter flurry leads Lakers previous Kings, whereas Anthony Davis scores a minimum of 30 factors in his third straight recreation within the Lakers’ 131-127 win:
ocregister.com/2024/10/26/leb… – 2:48 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Mike Brown on the loss, per Lakers PR: “After which the very last thing tonight, I give LeBron a variety of credit score. He went on a 21-3 or 21-0 run to start out the fourth. [I] burned a timeout [and] didn’t wish to lose one other one. Perhaps I ought to [have], perhaps I shouldn’t [have]. I don’t know, – 2:46 AM
Mike Brown on the loss, per Lakers PR: “After which the very last thing tonight, I give LeBron a variety of credit score. He went on a 21-3 or 21-0 run to start out the fourth. [I] burned a timeout [and] didn’t wish to lose one other one. Perhaps I ought to [have], perhaps I shouldn’t [have]. I don’t know, – 2:46 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron mentioned with an MVP candidate in AD, and lots of proficient offensive teammates like Reaves, Russell and Hachimura, the staff isn’t constructed for him to wish to attain 16 in 1 / 4 like he did within the 4th on a regular basis. However, clearly, when it’s wanted, he can nonetheless get to a different stage. – 1:25 AM
LeBron mentioned with an MVP candidate in AD, and lots of proficient offensive teammates like Reaves, Russell and Hachimura, the staff isn’t constructed for him to wish to attain 16 in 1 / 4 like he did within the 4th on a regular basis. However, clearly, when it’s wanted, he can nonetheless get to a different stage. – 1:25 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Of the 44 fourth-quarter factors the Lakers scored, LeBron scored or assisted on 29. AK – 1:25 AM
Of the 44 fourth-quarter factors the Lakers scored, LeBron scored or assisted on 29. AK – 1:25 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers begin the season 3-0 with wins in opposition to Western playoff contenders Minnesota, Phoenix and Sacramento.
In tonight’s win, LeBron and AD had been a mixed 11 for 11 (4 of 4 from 3) within the 4th Q for 30 of LA’s 44 factors. LeBron additionally had 6 of his 10 assists. – 1:14 AM
The Lakers begin the season 3-0 with wins in opposition to Western playoff contenders Minnesota, Phoenix and Sacramento.
In tonight’s win, LeBron and AD had been a mixed 11 for 11 (4 of 4 from 3) within the 4th Q for 30 of LA’s 44 factors. LeBron additionally had 6 of his 10 assists. – 1:14 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Previous to tonight, there had been 18 30 level Triple-Doubles by a participant in 12 months 15 or later. 16 by LeBron, 2 by Kobe
There’d been 16 30 level Triple-Doubles by a participant 33 or older, 15 by LeBron, 1 by Kobe.
Tonight, LeBron in 12 months 22 and age 39, simply added one other to the ledger pic.x.com/VvtUNJKNB0 – 1:12 AM
Previous to tonight, there had been 18 30 level Triple-Doubles by a participant in 12 months 15 or later. 16 by LeBron, 2 by Kobe
There’d been 16 30 level Triple-Doubles by a participant 33 or older, 15 by LeBron, 1 by Kobe.
Tonight, LeBron in 12 months 22 and age 39, simply added one other to the ledger pic.x.com/VvtUNJKNB0 – 1:12 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Earlier than entering into LeBron James’ 4Q scoring flurry, JJ Redick mentioned Dalton Knecht’s 3-pointer to start out the quarter was an enormous shot.
“Are you able to make a shot?” Redick mentioned he requested Knecht earlier than the 4Q.
Knecht’s reply: “I’m all the time prepared.” – 1:11 AM
Earlier than entering into LeBron James’ 4Q scoring flurry, JJ Redick mentioned Dalton Knecht’s 3-pointer to start out the quarter was an enormous shot.
“Are you able to make a shot?” Redick mentioned he requested Knecht earlier than the 4Q.
Knecht’s reply: “I’m all the time prepared.” – 1:11 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Previous to tonight, there had been 18 30 level Triple-Doubles by a participant in 12 months 15 or later. 18 by LeBron, 2 by Kobe.
There had been 16 30 level Triple-Doubles by a participant 33 or older, 16 by LeBron, 1 by Kobe.
Tonight, LeBron in 12 months 22 and age 39, simply added one other to the pic.x.com/Yr9skXubpf – 1:09 AM
Previous to tonight, there had been 18 30 level Triple-Doubles by a participant in 12 months 15 or later. 18 by LeBron, 2 by Kobe.
There had been 16 30 level Triple-Doubles by a participant 33 or older, 16 by LeBron, 1 by Kobe.
Tonight, LeBron in 12 months 22 and age 39, simply added one other to the pic.x.com/Yr9skXubpf – 1:09 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Please take heed to LeBron chew out Rui throughout the timeout. “Swing Swing, MFer!”
Too humorous. pic.x.com/TmqE5jRRfP – 1:08 AM
Please take heed to LeBron chew out Rui throughout the timeout. “Swing Swing, MFer!”
Too humorous. pic.x.com/TmqE5jRRfP – 1:08 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
32/14/10, plus a fourth-quarter takeover, for LeBron. The person positively earned his postgame jello and onerous candies. AK – 1:03 AM
32/14/10, plus a fourth-quarter takeover, for LeBron. The person positively earned his postgame jello and onerous candies. AK – 1:03 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Closing: Lakers 131, Kings 127.
LAL with its third consecutive victory of the season. LeBron James (32p/14r/10a) and Anthony Davis (31p/9r) mixed for 30 4Q factors.
Subsequent up: Monday at Phoenix. – 1:01 AM
Closing: Lakers 131, Kings 127.
LAL with its third consecutive victory of the season. LeBron James (32p/14r/10a) and Anthony Davis (31p/9r) mixed for 30 4Q factors.
Subsequent up: Monday at Phoenix. – 1:01 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers begin season 3-0. All 5 starters rating in double figures + Dalton Knecht…
Lebron (32pts 14rebs 10ast) | AD (31pts 9rebs 3stls 2blks)
Nice vibe tonight at Crypto…Be part of me for the Publish Recreation
youtube.com/live/8fWzCeMzO… – 1:01 AM
Lakers begin season 3-0. All 5 starters rating in double figures + Dalton Knecht…
Lebron (32pts 14rebs 10ast) | AD (31pts 9rebs 3stls 2blks)
Nice vibe tonight at Crypto…Be part of me for the Publish Recreation
youtube.com/live/8fWzCeMzO… – 1:01 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis, two guys you had been starting to wonder if or not they’d ever be in place to win MVPs, have been the very best 2 gamers within the NBA by means of 3 video games. Weren’t overestimated by many as candidates preseason except for their coaches. Love this brewing story – 1:00 AM
Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis, two guys you had been starting to wonder if or not they’d ever be in place to win MVPs, have been the very best 2 gamers within the NBA by means of 3 video games. Weren’t overestimated by many as candidates preseason except for their coaches. Love this brewing story – 1:00 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
AD dagger three to finish Domantas Sabonis’ undefeated streak too. – 1:00 AM
AD dagger three to finish Domantas Sabonis’ undefeated streak too. – 1:00 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Anthony Davis is undefeated in opposition to Domantas Sabonis with JJ Redick as his head coach, in case you had been searching for energetic streaks involving these two gamers. – 12:59 AM
Anthony Davis is undefeated in opposition to Domantas Sabonis with JJ Redick as his head coach, in case you had been searching for energetic streaks involving these two gamers. – 12:59 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron James tonight:
32 PTS
14 REB
10 AST
Put up 16/5/6 on 100 FG% within the 4th. pic.x.com/sw7sZdiqA3 – 12:59 AM
LeBron James tonight:
32 PTS
14 REB
10 AST
Put up 16/5/6 on 100 FG% within the 4th. pic.x.com/sw7sZdiqA3 – 12:59 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Earlier than tonight, Domantas Sabonis was 10-0 in opposition to Anthony Davis.
Streak ended. pic.x.com/nzJ7aaOKU8 – 12:59 AM
Earlier than tonight, Domantas Sabonis was 10-0 in opposition to Anthony Davis.
Streak ended. pic.x.com/nzJ7aaOKU8 – 12:59 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Davis tonight:
31 PTS
9 REB
3 STL
2 BLK
10-15 FG
The primary participant with 100 factors this season. pic.x.com/KRqr1cY0gE – 12:59 AM
Anthony Davis tonight:
31 PTS
9 REB
3 STL
2 BLK
10-15 FG
The primary participant with 100 factors this season. pic.x.com/KRqr1cY0gE – 12:59 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis got here into the evening with an 0-10 profession file vs. Domantas Sabonis.
He closed out tonight’s 131-127 win over Sabonis and the Kings by hitting a vital 3 and FT within the last minute to provide him 31 factors.
The Lakers are 3-0 and AD’s scored 30+ in each recreation. – 12:59 AM
Anthony Davis got here into the evening with an 0-10 profession file vs. Domantas Sabonis.
He closed out tonight’s 131-127 win over Sabonis and the Kings by hitting a vital 3 and FT within the last minute to provide him 31 factors.
The Lakers are 3-0 and AD’s scored 30+ in each recreation. – 12:59 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Three straight video games of a minimum of 30 factors to start out the season for Anthony Davis. – 12:53 AM
Three straight video games of a minimum of 30 factors to start out the season for Anthony Davis. – 12:53 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
30-point triple-doubles by a 35+ 12 months outdated:
8 — LeBron James
2 — Everybody else mixed pic.x.com/wVAXtFmFOp – 12:52 AM
30-point triple-doubles by a 35+ 12 months outdated:
8 — LeBron James
2 — Everybody else mixed pic.x.com/wVAXtFmFOp – 12:52 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron reached a 32-point, 14-rebound, 10-assist triple-double with a fairly drop off go to get Rui Hachimura a dunk with 18.1 seconds to play, protecting LA up 5 at 130-125.
Davis (30 factors) hit an enormous 3 on LeBron’s ninth help on the earlier journey. – 12:51 AM
LeBron reached a 32-point, 14-rebound, 10-assist triple-double with a fairly drop off go to get Rui Hachimura a dunk with 18.1 seconds to play, protecting LA up 5 at 130-125.
Davis (30 factors) hit an enormous 3 on LeBron’s ninth help on the earlier journey. – 12:51 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Nonetheless time. Gotta hold preventing. Particularly with LeBron on the bench. – 12:39 AM
Nonetheless time. Gotta hold preventing. Particularly with LeBron on the bench. – 12:39 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron has 16 factors already on this 4th Q (32 whole).
Lakers up 108-94. – 12:35 AM
LeBron has 16 factors already on this 4th Q (32 whole).
Lakers up 108-94. – 12:35 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lebron to date within the 4th…
-29ft three
-16ft pull up
-And 1 layup
-28ft three
-Help to Jaxon Hayes
-27ft three
-2pt leap shot
He’s bought 32pts 14rebs & 5ast – 12:35 AM
Lebron to date within the 4th…
-29ft three
-16ft pull up
-And 1 layup
-28ft three
-Help to Jaxon Hayes
-27ft three
-2pt leap shot
He’s bought 32pts 14rebs & 5ast – 12:35 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Because the Lakers have constructed up a 108-97 lead within the fourth quarter, LeBron has scored or assisted on the final 16 factors. AK – 12:34 AM
Because the Lakers have constructed up a 108-97 lead within the fourth quarter, LeBron has scored or assisted on the final 16 factors. AK – 12:34 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James had 16 factors within the recreation’s first 3 quarters.
He simply scored his sixteenth level of the 4Q, placing the Lakers up 108-94 and lengthening LAL’s run to 21-0. – 12:33 AM
LeBron James had 16 factors within the recreation’s first 3 quarters.
He simply scored his sixteenth level of the 4Q, placing the Lakers up 108-94 and lengthening LAL’s run to 21-0. – 12:33 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James had 16 factors by means of 3Q tonight.
Within the first 4 minutes of the 4Q, he has an extra 16 factors.
He’s as much as 32 and the Lakers have jumped everywhere in the Kings, up 108-97. – 12:33 AM
LeBron James had 16 factors by means of 3Q tonight.
Within the first 4 minutes of the 4Q, he has an extra 16 factors.
He’s as much as 32 and the Lakers have jumped everywhere in the Kings, up 108-97. – 12:33 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Previous Senior Citizen Bron is placing on a MF Clinic proper now on a Again to Again!!! God Bless America – 12:31 AM
Previous Senior Citizen Bron is placing on a MF Clinic proper now on a Again to Again!!! God Bless America – 12:31 AM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
45 yr outdated YMCA dad recreation LeBron is gonna be so enjoyable – 12:30 AM
45 yr outdated YMCA dad recreation LeBron is gonna be so enjoyable – 12:30 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
An enormous 14-0 run to start out the 4th has LA again up 7.
LeBron’s as much as 27 factors with 13 rebounds and 4 assists, doing many of the injury, on the 2nd evening of a B2B, in 12 months 22.
Vince Carter, the one different participant to achieve 12 months 22, had a season excessive of 17. – 12:29 AM
An enormous 14-0 run to start out the 4th has LA again up 7.
LeBron’s as much as 27 factors with 13 rebounds and 4 assists, doing many of the injury, on the 2nd evening of a B2B, in 12 months 22.
Vince Carter, the one different participant to achieve 12 months 22, had a season excessive of 17. – 12:29 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
14-0 run by the Lakers to start out the fourth. They lead 101-94. LeBron James takeover. – 12:28 AM
14-0 run by the Lakers to start out the fourth. They lead 101-94. LeBron James takeover. – 12:28 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
How is LeBron James nonetheless this good a basketball participant? – 12:28 AM
How is LeBron James nonetheless this good a basketball participant? – 12:28 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers begin the 4Q on a 14-0 run, with LeBron James scoring 11 of these factors, together with a deep 3 to place LAL up 101-94. – 12:27 AM
Lakers begin the 4Q on a 14-0 run, with LeBron James scoring 11 of these factors, together with a deep 3 to place LAL up 101-94. – 12:27 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Dalton Knecht has 10 factors in 12 minutes after drilling one other fast 3 instantly upon checking in.
LeBron adopted together with his 2nd triple, and LAL grabbed the 2 Fox 3’s again. – 12:24 AM
Dalton Knecht has 10 factors in 12 minutes after drilling one other fast 3 instantly upon checking in.
LeBron adopted together with his 2nd triple, and LAL grabbed the 2 Fox 3’s again. – 12:24 AM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
LeBron 22 “Monopoly” for @KingJames tonight: pic.x.com/KuLnDrE7E4 – 12:16 AM
LeBron 22 “Monopoly” for @KingJames tonight: pic.x.com/KuLnDrE7E4 – 12:16 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
If Anthony Davis is trying to break narratives about him vs. sure matchups, an and-one layup in opposition to Domantas Sabonis to get on the board is actually a great way to start out. AK – 10:46 PM
If Anthony Davis is trying to break narratives about him vs. sure matchups, an and-one layup in opposition to Domantas Sabonis to get on the board is actually a great way to start out. AK – 10:46 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Each single election advert from either side in all races (native and nationwide) is solely centered on why you shouldn’t vote for the opposite individual and never why you must vote for the individual the advert is for. – 8:01 PM
Each single election advert from either side in all races (native and nationwide) is solely centered on why you shouldn’t vote for the opposite individual and never why you must vote for the individual the advert is for. – 8:01 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The final time LeBron performed all 82 video games in a season was 2017-18 with the Cavs 👀
The Lakers play the Kings of their second leg of a back-to-back Saturday. pic.x.com/8xBnwMXmyq – 6:23 PM
The final time LeBron performed all 82 video games in a season was 2017-18 with the Cavs 👀
The Lakers play the Kings of their second leg of a back-to-back Saturday. pic.x.com/8xBnwMXmyq – 6:23 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Anthony Davis at heart is trying actual good for the Lakers 👀
@SamMitchellNBA tells @BGeltzNBA he hopes to see AD stick on the 5. pic.x.com/2PoALWslTR – 5:11 PM
Anthony Davis at heart is trying actual good for the Lakers 👀
@SamMitchellNBA tells @BGeltzNBA he hopes to see AD stick on the 5. pic.x.com/2PoALWslTR – 5:11 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Via two video games, LeBron James has a utilization of twenty-two and it’s solely that prime as a result of he determined to asset himself within the second half final evening as a result of the lakers had been down a bunch
I’m not prepared for a world the place his utilization is that low lol – 2:59 PM
Via two video games, LeBron James has a utilization of twenty-two and it’s solely that prime as a result of he determined to asset himself within the second half final evening as a result of the lakers had been down a bunch
I’m not prepared for a world the place his utilization is that low lol – 2:59 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Bonus @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers are 2-0 for the primary time since 2010(!) after a 123-116 win over the Suns! Anthony Davis & Austin Reaves gasoline an enormous comeback, w/massive contributions from LeBron, Knecht & Hayes. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aus… – 2:03 PM
Bonus @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers are 2-0 for the primary time since 2010(!) after a 123-116 win over the Suns! Anthony Davis & Austin Reaves gasoline an enormous comeback, w/massive contributions from LeBron, Knecht & Hayes. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aus… – 2:03 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG this season:
35.5 — Anthony Davis
34.0 — Trae Younger
34.0 — LaMelo Ball
31.5 — Giannis Antetokounmpo pic.x.com/pHF9H9yMR6 – 12:01 PM
Most PPG this season:
35.5 — Anthony Davis
34.0 — Trae Younger
34.0 — LaMelo Ball
31.5 — Giannis Antetokounmpo pic.x.com/pHF9H9yMR6 – 12:01 PM
Extra on this storyline
Khobi Value: Anthony Davis is the 4th Laker to start a season with three consecutive 30-point performances, joining: — Elgin Baylor — Jerry West — Kobe Bryant -via Twitter @khobi_price / October 27, 2024
“Listen, I could do that at 22, but at almost 40, I don’t need to be doing it for four quarters,” James said after adding 14 rebounds and 10 assists, accounting for the 113th triple-double of his career. “I have the luxury of having a MVP-caliber player next to me [in Anthony Davis]. AR [Austin Reaves] can get it getting in bunches. D-Lo [D’Angelo Russell] can catch hearth. Rui [Hachimura] has been constant, and he can get going and rating in bunches, as effectively. “So, this staff isn’t constructed for me to have 16-point quarters by means of all 4 quarters. That’s not the way it’s constructed and nor ought to or not it’s. We’re a staff, and all of us play collectively.” -via ESPN / October 27, 2024
Dave McMenamin: Anthony Davis is as much as 32 factors on 11-for-18 capturing after dropping 36 within the opener. It’s the first time he’s started a season with two straight 30-point games since 2017-18 in New Orleans. He finished 3rd in MVP voting that year. -via Twitter @mcten / October 26, 2024
“I suppose somewhat little bit of every little thing,” James mentioned of what was working for him within the fourth quarter. “I caught a rhythm, had my exterior shot going, bought a pair ones within the paint as effectively. Received a backdoor from DLo (D’Angelo Russell) that labored effectively. So simply attempting to see what I had going to assist us get us over the hump on this back-to-back.” James scored his 16 fourth-quarter factors over a two-minute and 59-second stretch. Coming into the sport, he scored simply 16 and 21 factors, respectively, over Los Angeles’ first two wins. Lakers coach JJ Redick referred to as the expertise of watching James within the fourth quarter “surreal.” “What can you say?” Redick said. “We’ve all been very fortunate to watch his greatness for so long and the fact that he’s able to keep doing it, it’s just, it’s actually insane. It’s actually insane.” -via New York Times / October 27, 2024
They grabbed 13 extra rebounds than the Kings and ended up with 4 extra pictures regardless of turning it over 5 extra instances than Sacramento. And whereas Sabonis had a triple-double with 29 factors, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, and De’Aaron Fox had 28 and 10 assists, James and the Lakers’ stars had been simply higher. “Typically, if you function out of gratitude you generally have a sense of surrealness. And I’ve actually had that many instances in lots of days as the top coach of the Lakers,” Redick mentioned. “And tonight was a surreal moment to watch him [and] coach him.” -via Los Angeles Times / October 27, 2024
