Anthony Davis Sets New Lakers Record
When you look at the box score for the Lakers' last game, one thing that immediately jumps out at you would be the 40 points and 20 rebounds from Anthony Davis. To date, this is a season-best performance from him, and an impressive feat for his fourth official game with this franchise. Moreover, this was a record-breaking night; in addition to playing only 31 minutes (that's three quarters) and shooting 7-of-17 from the field, he knocked down an astonishing 26 free-throws in 27 attempts. Not only is this a career-high for him, but its also a Lakers franchise record.
If you look at this from a more historical stand-point, this performance becomes even more significant. Anthony Davis was the first Laker to score 40 points and grab 20 rebounds since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003; but, that's not it – if you add the 26 free-throws, when this would only be the second time such a performance has occurred. There has only been one other player who has put up at least 40 points, 20 rebounds, and 25 free-throws - and that was Wilt Chamberlain en route to his 100-point game.
