We break down many aspects of the sport, but basketball is ultimately about two things. Putting the basketball in the hoop and preventing the other team from doing so.
Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns, LeBron James did most of the scoring, contributing 31 points in the Lakers 106-103 victory. Anthony Davis took care of the defensive side of the ball with six defensive rebounds, two blocks and elite rim protection.
Following the win, which punched Los Angeles’ ticket to Las Vegas for the NBA In-Season Tournament semi-finals, James credited Davis’ defensive dominance.