Anthony Davis' Huge Dunk Went Viral In Hornets-Lakers Game

Anthony Davis had a big highlight during Thursday's game.

UPDATE: Anthony Davis had another big dunk that is going viral (in the second quarter). 

🚨 Anthony Davis Poster! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Y432ahwH6k

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 29, 2023

On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are hosting the Charlotte Hornets in California.  

During the first half, Anthony Davis had a massive slam dunk that went viral on social media.   

Davis set a screen for LeBron James, who then passed him the ball.   

He finished the play with a one-handed dunk as Miles Bridges jumped to defend the rim. 

Anthony Davis THROWDOWN early in L.A. 😠
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— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2023

Davis came into the evening with averages of 24.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.5 blocks per contest while shooting 54.7% from the field and 40.7% from the three-point range in 29 games. 

The Lakers are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 16-15 record in their first 31 games. 

They are 4-6 over their last ten games and most recently lost to the Boston Celtics by a score of 126-115. 

That said, Davis had a huge game, putting up 40 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and one block while shooting 15/26 from the field and 2/4 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time. 

Following the Hornets, the Lakers will visit Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Saturday night. 

ANTHONY DAVIS.

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Davis is in his 12th season in the league and his fifth playing with Los Angeles. 

He has helped lead the franchise to the playoffs three times and they won the 2020 NBA Championship over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. 

His career averages are 24.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists 1.3 steals and 2.3 blocks per contest.   

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