When Anthony Davis is rolling he is as good as any big man in the league — and he was rolling Monday night in Charlotte.
Going against what's left of the Hornets' big man core, Davis was getting to the rim at will, finishing lobs from teammates, and he was 4-of-7 from the midrange — plus he dominated the glass — on his way to 42 points and 23 rebounds to lead the Lakers to a win in Charlotte.
The points are nice, but what Davis really wants is a Defensive Player of the Year award — and he doesn't think he has a chance to get it this year, he told Shams Charania of ESPN.