It took him six errant guesses — Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, James Worthy and LeBron James — before he got one right. “Jerry West?” Davis asked, correctly naming the Hall of Famer who opened the 1969-70 season with 39 points in his first game and 42 in his second. James, standing at his locker next to Davis, helped out the big man with an assist on identifying the other. “Elgin,” James said. “Elgin Baylor,” Davis continued, mentioning the forward who started the 1962-63 season with 71 points in his first two games, which matches Davis’ total.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: A dominant start to the season by AD left LeBron stating the obvious – “It’s very important that he’s the main focal point for us every single night” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:50 AM
New story: A dominant start to the season by AD left LeBron stating the obvious – “It’s very important that he’s the main focal point for us every single night” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:50 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Bonus @LockedOnLakers show! The Lakers come back from down 22 to beat the Suns 123-116, fueled by big nights from Reaves and AD, plus solid support from Hayes and Knecht. First 2-0 start since Oct. 2010! @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/dGojMWqv2Pk?t=8 – 2:31 AM
Bonus @LockedOnLakers show! The Lakers come back from down 22 to beat the Suns 123-116, fueled by big nights from Reaves and AD, plus solid support from Hayes and Knecht. First 2-0 start since Oct. 2010! @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/dGojMWqv2Pk?t=8 – 2:31 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis joined two Laker legends in starting the season with consecutive 35-point games. I asked him if he knew who they were and listen to him rattle through names of franchise greats before landing on the right answers … pic.x.com/ElX3lz27kz – 1:15 AM
Anthony Davis joined two Laker legends in starting the season with consecutive 35-point games. I asked him if he knew who they were and listen to him rattle through names of franchise greats before landing on the right answers … pic.x.com/ElX3lz27kz – 1:15 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
ANTHONY DAVIS HAS BEEN ON A MISSION TO START THE SEASON 😤 pic.x.com/KMqBCugIU8 – 1:12 AM
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ANTHONY DAVIS HAS BEEN ON A MISSION TO START THE SEASON 😤 pic.x.com/KMqBCugIU8 – 1:12 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’ll have his nights.”
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on Jusuf Nurkic, who finished with 4 points on 1-of-5 FGs, 4 turnovers and 4 fouls in 18 minutes.
Anthony Davis finished with 35 points. #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/fg6abCWT3I – 12:54 AM
“He’ll have his nights.”
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on Jusuf Nurkic, who finished with 4 points on 1-of-5 FGs, 4 turnovers and 4 fouls in 18 minutes.
Anthony Davis finished with 35 points. #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/fg6abCWT3I – 12:54 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Really impressive Win for the Lakers. Down 22 early, never panicked, chipped away and end up with a comfortable W
AD great as always. Loved Reaves game tonight and Rui looked good as well. LakeShow start 2-0
Post Game coming up…
youtube.com/live/l2Yr_fPfo… – 12:35 AM
Really impressive Win for the Lakers. Down 22 early, never panicked, chipped away and end up with a comfortable W
AD great as always. Loved Reaves game tonight and Rui looked good as well. LakeShow start 2-0
Post Game coming up…
youtube.com/live/l2Yr_fPfo… – 12:35 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final: Lakers 123, Suns 116.
LAL’s first 2-0 start to season since 2010-11. Anthony Davis: 35 points (11-18 shooting, 13-17 on FTs), 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks. Austin Reaves: 26 points (8-12), 8 assists, 4 rebounds. LeBron James: 21 points (7-13), 8 assists, 4 rebounds. – 12:32 AM
Final: Lakers 123, Suns 116.
LAL’s first 2-0 start to season since 2010-11. Anthony Davis: 35 points (11-18 shooting, 13-17 on FTs), 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks. Austin Reaves: 26 points (8-12), 8 assists, 4 rebounds. LeBron James: 21 points (7-13), 8 assists, 4 rebounds. – 12:32 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers start the season 2-0, their first 2-0 start since ’10-11 when they jumped out the gates 8-0, with a 123-116 win over PHX. AD 35p 8r 4a 2b; Reaves 26p 8a 4r 3s; LeBron 21p 8a 4r; Rui 14p 7r. LAL erased a 22-point deficit in the victory. – 12:32 AM
The Lakers start the season 2-0, their first 2-0 start since ’10-11 when they jumped out the gates 8-0, with a 123-116 win over PHX. AD 35p 8r 4a 2b; Reaves 26p 8a 4r 3s; LeBron 21p 8a 4r; Rui 14p 7r. LAL erased a 22-point deficit in the victory. – 12:32 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
AD tonight:
35 PTS
8 REB
4 AST
2 BLK
Back-to-back 30 PT games to start the season. pic.x.com/GsaidcqNWi – 12:32 AM
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AD tonight:
35 PTS
8 REB
4 AST
2 BLK
Back-to-back 30 PT games to start the season. pic.x.com/GsaidcqNWi – 12:32 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Anthony Davis (17) has as many free-throw attempts as the entire Suns roster. I know shooting a lot of 3s is part of that calculus, but Phoenix is going to have to find ways to put pressure on the rim and get to the foul line this year – 12:29 AM
Anthony Davis (17) has as many free-throw attempts as the entire Suns roster. I know shooting a lot of 3s is part of that calculus, but Phoenix is going to have to find ways to put pressure on the rim and get to the foul line this year – 12:29 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Back to back games with 15 free throw attempts for Anthony Davis. Neither the Wolves or Suns have had any kind of answer for him. – 12:26 AM
Back to back games with 15 free throw attempts for Anthony Davis. Neither the Wolves or Suns have had any kind of answer for him. – 12:26 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
MVP chants for Anthony Davis at the FT line here, as he reached 30 points for the 2nd straight night.
Lakers lead 111-102 with 3:20 to play. – 12:21 AM
MVP chants for Anthony Davis at the FT line here, as he reached 30 points for the 2nd straight night.
Lakers lead 111-102 with 3:20 to play. – 12:21 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
When you play two big sets and put Anthony Davis at the 4, you’re making some really small people guard him on the other end – 12:17 AM
When you play two big sets and put Anthony Davis at the 4, you’re making some really small people guard him on the other end – 12:17 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
PHX is trying to go extra small here, with KD at the 5 and O’Neale the 4, and AD gets a dunk on the first trip down.
Lakers by 12. – 12:16 AM
PHX is trying to go extra small here, with KD at the 5 and O’Neale the 4, and AD gets a dunk on the first trip down.
Lakers by 12. – 12:16 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Great contests at the rim from Ryan Dunn on Anthony Davis and then LeBron James, and then knocks down a catch-and-shoot 3? The future is here – 10:37 PM
Great contests at the rim from Ryan Dunn on Anthony Davis and then LeBron James, and then knocks down a catch-and-shoot 3? The future is here – 10:37 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Ryan Dunn has successfully contested Anthony Davis and LeBron James at the rim on back-to-back possessions.
And then he hits a 3. – 10:36 PM
Ryan Dunn has successfully contested Anthony Davis and LeBron James at the rim on back-to-back possessions.
And then he hits a 3. – 10:36 PM
More on this storyline
Jovan Buha: JJ Redick says it’s the intention of both the players and the coaching staff to have Anthony Davis touch the ball as much as possible. -via Twitter @jovanbuha / October 26, 2024
Dave McMenamin: Anthony Davis is up to 32 points on 11-for-18 shooting after dropping 36 in 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
Jorge Sierra: Anthony Davis has been the best NBA player so far, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating. pic.x.com/FvCKLeLhy2 -via Twitter @hoopshype / October 26, 2024