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Anthony Davis Is Too Hot for the Heat to Handle

Three thoughts on the Lakers' 124-114 win over the Heat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals:

We are watching Anthony Davis leap to the next level

We knew Davis was good. All-Star appearances, All-NBA slots, defensive accolades, etc. This postseason—and these Finals specifically—are elevating Davis to great.

After averaging 30 points in the first round against Portland, 25 against Houston and 31 against Denver, Davis is playing out of his mind against Miami. He followed up a 34-point performance in Game 1 with 32 in Game 2. He shot a ridiculous 75% from the field.