“He’s a fraud” – Anthony Davis scores 0 POINTS in second half of Lakers’ loss to Nikola Jokic and Nuggets, NBA fans cook him mercilessly

Following Anthony Davis' scoreless second-half performance in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, NBA fans took to trolling him.

“He’s a fraud” – Anthony Davis scores 0 POINTS in second half of Lakers’ loss to Nikola Jokic and Nuggets, NBA fans cook him mercilessly

Anthony Davis (Credits: CBS Sports)

The Los Angeles Lakers began their 2023-24 season by losing their sixth consecutive season opener. They lost to the Denver Nuggets 119-107. The Lakers’ franchise cornerstone, Anthony Davis, who secured a massive $186 million extension this offseason, was held scoreless during the second half of the game. This drought in his scoring greatly impeded the Lakers’ spirited comeback attempt, as they had been trailing by a significant 18-point deficit.

LeBron James continued to be the Lakers’ offensive leader, all the while having his playing time carefully managed. He managed to contribute 21 points in just 29 minutes of play. Initially, both James and Davis played pivotal roles in bolstering the team’s performance, with Davis notching 17 points in the first half. However, the Lakers struggled to recover in the second half due to Davis going scoreless, which proved insurmountable.

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Meanwhile, on the opposing side, Nikola Jokic recorded his impressive 106th career triple-double with 29 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds, ultimately guiding his team to victory.

Role players on both teams made significant contributions, with Taurean Prince of the Lakers excelling by putting up 18 points. On the Nuggets’ side, all five of their starters managed to score in double digits, with Jamal Murray chipping in 21 points. This collective team effort consistently kept the Lakers at bay, ultimately securing the victory for the Nuggets.

NBA fans roast Anthony Davis after he fails to score a single point in the second half against the Nuggets

Anthony Davis, who was anticipated to dismantle the Nuggets’ defense following an intense offseason marked by significant improvement and peak physical condition, faced a wave of fan disappointment after his lackluster second-half display, during which he failed to score a single point. Here are some of the reactions from fans:

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Anthony Davis (NY Post)
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It’s early in the season, and Anthony Davis can bounce back from his slow start. If he regains his playoff form, he could contend for MVP. His performance is crucial for the Lakers to secure a better seed and make a championship push.

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