Anthony Davis had a dominant first quarter in Monday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets, making NBA history in the process.
Davis overwhelmed the Hornets inside the paint with his scoring and rebounding ability to begin the matchup. He finished with a double-double of 21 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks on 9-of-12 shooting from the field following the final buzzer of the period.
It marked the first time since 1996 that a player had at least 21 points and 11 rebounds in any quarter. Not only that, but Davis also became the second player in NBA history to have a quarter of at least 20 points and 10 rebounds after Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo achieved the feat in 2023.