The Los Angeles Lakers got themselves another big win on Friday when they pushed past the Minnesota Timberwolves, 123-111, but they had to endure an injury scare in the third quarter.
Superstar big man Anthony Davis landed awkwardly on teammate Wenyen Gabriel’s foot and appeared to injure his left foot or ankle. He remained on the ground for multiple transitions up and down the court, and Lakers fans likely feared the worst, thinking that his season may be over.
But Davis got himself together and played his usual minutes the rest of the way, and despite not being 100 percent, he scored 17 points in the fourth quarter as L.A. held off Karl-Anthony Towns and company. Davis finished with 38 points on 15-of-26 shooting, 17 rebounds and two blocked shots.
Across Twitter, fans gave him plenty of credit.
Anthony Davis you have redeemed yourself for everything, thank you king. Let’s get the chip 🥴
— Tay (@taylonyilly) April 1, 2023
Anthony Davis will go down as one of the greatest big men to ever play the game #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/wsd1sgSx3g
— The_Zooloo_Trojan ⚔️ (@Zooloo_Trojan) April 1, 2023
How did I miss Anthony Davis greatest game this season ?
— _Whitelion (@whiteliongod) April 1, 2023
Anthony Davis went from Street Clothes to Street Cred 🔥
— Karim Diallo (@Karimdiallo_) April 1, 2023
Anthony Davis 38p 17r 💪🏽#lakeshow
— Ni Hao (@kobebluez) April 1, 2023
Anthony Davis was on a mission tonight. He looks like the AD that was once at the Pelicans https://t.co/k17CgkoGdp
— Straight off the bench (@SOTBpod) April 1, 2023
Give me Anthony Davis over any big in HISTORY when healthy. Yes you heard me correct. AD better than Duncan all time. Lakers are feared by the whole league. Nobody wants to face us in playoffs. Good luck rest of league. Oh ya AD did this on one ankle. Lakers run the NBA.
— Opinionated Truther (@MidTakeKing) April 1, 2023
Anthony Davis is the definition of a superstar! He dominates on both ends of the court and always comes up big when it matters most. #NBA #Lakers. See my bio bro
— 🥟lizzie_jacobs🤘 (@lizziej87734782) April 1, 2023
