Anthony Davis Made NBA History In Lakers-Bucks Game

Anthony Davis made NBA history during Tuesday's game.
Jan 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) controls the ball
Jan 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) controls the ball / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks played a thrilling game in Wisconsin.

The Lakers were able to come away with a 128-124 victory (in overtime), and Anthony Davis led the way with 34 points, 23 rebounds, two assists, two steals and four blocks while shooting 12/31 from the field and 3/8 from the three-point range in 52 minutes of playing time.

Mar 26, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) puts up
Mar 26, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) puts up / Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

Davis also made NBA history during the game.

Via The Los Angeles Lakers: "Anthony Davis has passed Kevin McHale for 30th on the NBA's all-time blocks list"

Davis is in the middle of an incredible season with averages of 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.4 blocks per contest while shooting 55.3% from the field and 28.9% from the three-point range in 68 games.

With the victory, the Lakers improved to 40-32 in 72 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Western Conference.

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a four-game winning streak.

Following the Bucks, the Lakers will play their next game on Wednesday evening against the Memphis Grizzlies (in Tennessee).

On the road, the Lakers are 13-20 in 33 games.

As for the Bucks, they fell to 46-26 in 72 games, which still has them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

Following the Lakers, they will play their next game on Thursday evening when they visit Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans in Louisiana.


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Ben Stinar
BEN STINAR

Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.