- Anthony Davis recorded his 5th career 40-point, 20-rebound game in the Lakers’ 112-107 win over the Hornets
- Davis had a dominant first quarter with 21 points and 11 rebounds, becoming only the second player to achieve a 20-10 quarter since the 1996-97 season
- The Lakers improved to 26-17 and extended their winning streak to four games, remaining fifth in the Western Conference
Key Takeaways:
Anthony Davis delivered a historic performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 112-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, recording 42 points and 23 rebounds. This marked Davis’ 5th career game with at least 40 points and 20 rebounds.
🏀 MONDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀
Anthony Davis records the 5th 40-20 game of his career to lead the @Lakers to their 4th straight win!
LeBron James: 22 PTS, 7 REB, 8 AST
Austin Reaves: 17 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 3 STL pic.twitter.com/7WpgSnxKmB— NBA (@NBA) January 28, 2025
Davis had a dominant start to the game, scoring 21 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the first quarter alone. This feat makes him only the second player since the 1996-97 season to achieve a 20-10 quarter. LeBron James added 22 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists for the Lakers, who improved their record to 26-17 and extended their winning streak to four games.
For the Hornets, Miles Bridges scored 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Charlotte, now 12-31 and second-to-last in the Eastern Conference, was without LaMelo Ball for most of the game after he exited in the second quarter with a left ankle injury.
In another matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers ended a three-game losing streak with a 110-91 win over the Detroit Pistons. Darius Garland scored 22 points, Donovan Mitchell added 21, and Jarrett Allen contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds for his 25th double-double of the season. Cleveland holds a dominant 22-3 record at home.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 22 points, as the Pistons sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a 23-23 record.