The Los Angeles Lakers chalked up their second win since Anthony Davis returned from his Achilles injury, beating the Denver Nuggets, 93-89, on Monday.
Davis showed glimpses of his old self in a “statement game” for the Lakers following a two-week slump that pushed them down the Western Conference standings. The All-Star put in 25 points and seven rebounds, leading the team in both stats. The 28-year-old forward also dominated on the defensive end, helping L.A. hold Denver to its second-lowest point total of the season.
Davis emphasized the defensive effort in the victory over the Nuggets which, he said, plays a paramount role for the Lakers in cranking up the pressure on the other end of the floor.