NBA Top Performances, Jan. 25: Anthony Davis Makes Return In Lakers' Victory Against Spurs

Davis scores 21 points after missing 20 games with foot injury

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis isn't used to playing off the bench. 

After missing 20 games with a foot injury, the Lakers wanted to bring him along slowly. Instead, Davis started fast. 

He scored 21 points in a 113-104 victory against the San Antonio Spurs. 

"It was definitely new for me since I've been playing," Davis said. "I told them, I said the last time I came off the bench was the 2012 Olympics."

The last time Davis actually played as a reserve was Dec. 18, 2003. He was playing at an MVP level this season before the injury five weeks ago. His return gives the Lakers an opportunity to compete for a playoff berth the second half of the season. 

"Foot is fine. Ankle is fine. Body feels good," Davis said.

OTHERS: 

-Damian Lillard led the Portland Trail Blaziers to a 134-124 victory against the Utah Jazz by scoring 60 points. He made 21 of 29 field goals, including nine 3-pointers. He also had eight rebounds and seven assists. 

-Trae Young had 33 points and 11 assists to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 137-132 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was 10 of 11 from the free throw line. 

-Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards finished with 37 points on 12 of 25 shooting in a 111-102 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. 

-Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam had 26 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in a 113-95 victory against the Sacramento Kings. 

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