Anthony Davis set a new NBA record for most points in a player's first game against a former team when he visited New Orleans as a Laker on Wednesday night.
While Davis put up big numbers in his New Orleans return, LeBron James also made some history of his own.
“I enjoyed my time here, it’s my hometown,” Ball said. “It was an emotional game for me, I just wanted to play as good as possible. Anthony Davis, LeBron James Make History in Lakers' Victory Over Pelicans. Here’s everything you need to know.Here are five takeaways from the Clippers’ win over Oklahoma City in the regular-season finale, including assistant Sam Cassell serving as head coach.Taking a look back at memorable sports moments that occurred on Aug. 15, including Mo’ne Davis pitching in the Little League World Series in 2014.On Sunday, the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts will partner with Pull Up Neighbor to provide pandemic necessities and voter registration services in Compton.Cody Bellinger breaks out of his slump with two home runs and Clayton Kershaw allows one hit over seven innings in the Dodgers’ 7-4 victory.Rams tight end Tyler Higbee knows how much Travis Kelce and George Kittle are getting paid, and he’s ready to show his true worth in 2020. All Rights Reserved. “I loved playing in front of them. An alumnus of Northwestern University and Arcadia High School, she has written about everything from high school sports to college football to boat racing during the past 15 years.Fathers have been separated from their families for nearly six weeks. Final: Lakers 118, Pelicans 109 LeBron James: 40 points (17-27 FG, 5-11 3PT), 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block Zion Williamson: 29 points (8-18 FG), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal Author: Elizabeth Swinton Publish date: Nov 28, 2019.
Previously, she spent six years covering football, first for the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville, Fla., then the Houston Chronicle and ESPN. New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry is not pleased with a call during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. Sign up for Full-Court Text with NBA reporter Dan WoikeSign up for Full-Court Text with NBA reporter Dan Woike Yes, he says, it’s really as bad as you’ve heard.Statewide in California, the transmission rate of COVID-19 has stabilized or is falling, and hospitalization rates are also dropping.The body that runs the electric grid for most of California has declared a statewide Stage 3 emergency due to excessive heat driving up electricity use and straining the grid.The Senate Intelligence Committee, which is close to releasing its final report on the panel’s own investigation into Russian election meddling, believed Stephen K. Bannon may have lied to Congress, according to a letter obtained by The Times.President Trump’s order for a $400 unemployment extension might end up being $300 -- if it arrives at all. “He can do so many things, so he’s the recipient of a lot of things that we do offensively.James scored 17 points and had 15 assists, while Danny Green finished with 25 points. Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes fouls Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half Friday night. Tonight, I didn’t have that many emotions because I got that out of the way the first game.
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GAME RECAP: Lakers 122, Pelicans 114. Unfortunately, I was hurt both years, which is terrible for me — and I know for the fans. “I just see the ball and I just try to go get it,” Davis said. In looking back, the Lakers saw complacency in themselves once they’d built that big lead, and a failure to react to the Suns’ adjustments.On Friday night, the Lakers started the fourth quarter with a 22-point lead. “Obviously we’re a good team, we got a lot of players who can score the basketball and players who can play. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. His own growth and increasing comfort in the Lakers’ offense. Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma tries to drive past Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram in the second quarter. After his 29-point night, James became just the fourth player in NBA history to reach 33,000 points, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant.As he was introduced to the New Orleans crowd, Davis was welcomed with boos.A few New Orleans fans also showed Davis some love.Davis went on to score 27 points in the first half to get the Lakers off to a hot start, and an The Lakers' Kyle Kuzma had a message for New Orleans fans after they booed his teammate.After what was a competitive game, Davis exchanged jerseys with New Orleans' Jrue Holiday and discussed their friendship.Davis reportedly visited the Pelicans' locker room after the game, saying Davis left the Smoothie King Center being grateful for both organizations he has been a part of. Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Full Game Highlights | February 25, 2019-20 NBA Season #nba #mlghighlights #mlg. “I told my teammates at the beginning of the year if you throw it towards the rim I’ll find a way to get it.”Dunks by Ball and Ingram cut the Lakers’ lead to seven, but the Lakers were able to hang on.For Davis, it was a game that showed growth. Lakers guard Danny Green shoots a three-pointer over New Orleans’ Josh Hart during the first quarter. Later a tribute video played in the arena, welcoming back those two as well as Josh Hart with clips of some of the best moments they experienced as members of the Lakers.The game started with a three-pointer from Ball, but throughout the course of the game it was clear why the Lakers sacrificed the promising young players to get better.“He’s the recipient of our flow on offense, because he’s just as fast as anybody on the floor, more dynamic than anybody that’s on the floor, does it better playing in the interior, playing in the exterior,” LeBron James said of Davis.