“He kicked our a**!” Wolves coach Chris Finch LAUDS Anthony Davis’ ‘grit’ in Lakers’ monumental win over Minnesota
Chris Finch comments on Anthony Davis' incredible performance despite ankle injury
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Anthony Davis against the Wolves (Source: Twitter)
On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers won a crucial game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking a step closer to making it to the playoffs. The win, however, was not easy, as Lakers’ star player, Anthony Davis, suffered a turned ankle during the game.
Despite the injury, Davis continued to play and contributed significantly to the Lakers’ victory by scoring 17 out of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and helping the team achieve a 24-2 run. This win has brought the Lakers above .500 for the first time this season and has put them in a good position to make it to the playoffs with only five regular season games left.
The Lakers are currently on a road trip that they have named the “get back” trip, as they aim to avenge their losses to four teams they faced earlier in the season. Coach Darvin Ham is optimistic that his team’s current momentum will carry forward into the last week and a half of the regular season and result in further success.
“Just [want] us to remain tenacious, remain highly competitive, remain together,” Ham said. “Just know that we can’t be fat and happy. There are more things that we have to conquer.”
As of now, the Lakers are positioned at the eighth spot in the Western Conference standings, and they have five games remaining in the regular season.
Anthony Davis Leads Lakers to Redemption Against Timberwolves
Friday’s win over the Timberwolves was more than just a crucial victory in the Lakers’ playoff push. It also represented redemption on a deeper level.
In December 2021, Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Davis collided during a game at Target Center, causing Davis to sustain a knee injury that kept him out of action for over a month. This event proved to be a significant setback for the Lakers, as they struggled to regain their momentum in the aftermath of the injury. The Lakers had a poor record of 1-5 in Minnesota since LeBron James joined the team prior to this game.
“He kicked our ass in every way possible,” Wolves coach Chris Finch said of Davis’ performance on Friday night. LeBron James, who had just returned from a four-week absence due to a torn tendon in his right foot, also praised Davis’ performance. “We jumped on AD’s back and he brought us home,” James said.
As a result of a snowstorm, the Lakers’ flight to Houston was cancelled, but they plan to depart on Saturday afternoon instead. Davis has announced that he will be playing on Sunday when the Lakers resume their road trip against the Houston Rockets.
Overall, Friday’s win was a testament to the Lakers’ resilience and determination. Despite the injury scare and their rocky start to the season, they have turned things around and are now one of the hottest teams in the league. As they continue their playoff push, they will look to build on Friday’s win and seek redemption against the remaining teams on their “get back” trip.
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