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Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Acknowledges That L.A. "Can't Replace" Anthony Davis

The Lakers have gone 2-4 since Anthony Davis has been out of the lineup

Ryan Menzie

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It took a lot out of Russell Westbrook for the Lakers to end their losing streak. On Tuesday night, Westbrook tied the all-time record for most triple-doubles off the bench (3) and helped the Lakers record their 14th win on the season.

It's not sustainable for Westbrook to record triple-doubles for the team to sneak by teams like the Magic, but something close will need to happen while Anthony Davis is gone. The defensive anchor surely is missed with the Lakers allowing over 125 points a game since his absence. 

Despite a historic night for Westbrook, what Davis brings to the court is something that can't be replicated and someone Westbrook can't wait to see back out on the court (via Spectrum SportsNet).

"Cant replace Anthony Davis. We know that. The team collectively got to make sure we come together and play the right way and try to get some wins and hold it out until he comes back."

Westbrook and LeBron James will continue to lead the charge until their star big man comes back, but it's clear the value Davis brings when he's on the court. Despite the injuries that have plagued Davis throughout his career, he is still considered one of the best players in the league.

It's a risk worth taking for a guy like Davis, but all that matters is if he will show up when it matters most. The Lakers continue their uphill battle to make it into the postseason, but when things are clicking for this team they are not a team anyone wants to face. 

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RYAN MENZIE

Ryan Menzie | Lead Contributor Ryan is an LA Native who has grown up praising the greatest athletes LA has had to offer. A love for sports ranging between basketball, football, volleyball and golf, a future Sports Management Masters graduate, and being engulfed into organized sports since seven years old, the passion and love for sports never ends for Ryan. If the words he writes don't paint the full picture of his true fandom, he will find more ways than one to tell the story and be more than willing to open up a nice LA sports debate with you. Favorite Player: Kobe Bryant  Favorite Moment: Kobe Bryant Final Game. Too many moments to choose from between Derek Fishers 0.4 second buzzer beater, the Lakers 3-peat or game seven against Boston, but can't beat a final memory like Kobe's final game. 

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