On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Miami Heat in California.
The Heat won the game by a score of 110-96, and Tyler Herro led the way with 21 points, six rebounds and four assists.
final pic.twitter.com/sM48YfsGo6
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 4, 2024
Despite the loss, Anthony Davis had another sensational game and put up 29 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, two steals, and five blocks while shooting 10/17 from the field in 43 minutes of playing time.
During the fourth quarter, Davis and LeBron James connected for a big highlight that went viral on social media.
Davis set the screen for James, rolled to the basket and caught an alley-oop that he finished off with a dunk.
26 points on 9 of 15 FG's
16 rebounds
5 assists
5 blocks
and 2 steals— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 4, 2024
Davis is now averaging 25.2 points, 12.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.7 blocks per contest while shooting 55.2% from the field and 36.4% from the three-point range in 33 games.
With the loss, the Lakers dropped to 17-18 in their first 35 games, which has them as the tenth seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak and just 2-8 over their last ten games.
Following the Heat, the Lakers will remain at home to host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday evening in Los Angeles.
The Lakers have now lost 8 out of their last 10 games.
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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 4, 2024
