WATCH: Anthony Davis ‘throws it down’ against Hornets for POSTER dunk and receives technical for taunting

Anthony Davis is an eight-time NBA All Star and regarded as one of the greatest power fowards of all time.

WATCH: Anthony Davis ‘throws it down’ against Hornets for POSTER dunk and receives technical for taunting

Anthony Davis against the Charlotte Hornets. (via LA Lakers/X)

At the Crypto.com Arena, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Charlotte Hornets for an NBA showdown. The Hornets, returning home after a 133-112 defeat, faced their ninth consecutive loss. Their struggles this month have resulted in only two wins, against the Brooklyn Nets and the Toronto Raptors.

Heading the players’ statistics chart, Anthony Davis contributed significantly with 26 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Rui Hachimura and LeBron James also played crucial roles, with Hachimura concluding the game with 17 points, four rebounds, and one assist each. Notably, LeBron James showcased exceptional playmaking with 17 points, four rebounds, and 11 assists. On the Hornets’ side, Miles Bridges led with 20 points, five rebounds, and assists.

In the second quarter of the game, with the scores at 50-48 against the Lakers, a significant moment unfolded. Anthony Davis executed a poster dunk after receiving a pass from Jarred Vanderbilt, seemingly taunting Hornets’ Nick Richards in the process. However, the official interpreted this differently, opting to penalize AD with a technical foul for his actions following the dunk.

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After losing the first quarter 31-28, the Lakers rebounded and secured the second quarter with a score of 30-26. Building on this momentum, they continued their dominance, winning the third quarter convincingly with a score of 41-23 and maintaining control in the final quarter with a close 34-32 victory. This strong performance marked a return to winning ways for the Lakers following their loss to the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day. Their upcoming game is scheduled as an away match against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Fans react to another epic Anthony Davis performance against the Hornets

Emerging as the hero for the Los Angeles Lakers in their return to winning ways against the Charlotte Hornets, Anthony Davis showcased his prowess. Following a remarkable 40-point performance in the previous loss to the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day, Davis continued to impress. Against the Hornets, he boasted an impressive field goal percentage of 11/19, demonstrating his scoring efficiency. Additionally, Davis contributed defensively with two steals and four blocks, further solidifying his impact on the game.

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Anthony Davis (via Open Source/X)

In a standout moment during the game against the Hornets, Anthony Davis electrified the crowd with a poster dunk in the second quarter. This spectacular play created a buzz and frenzy on popular social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), with fans and spectators sharing and reacting to the highlight.

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This season, Anthony Davis has been delivering outstanding performances. Notably, he’s averaging 24.9 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. Demonstrating remarkable efficiency, Davis maintains a field goal percentage of 54.8%. Importantly, all these accomplishments are achieved in an average playing time of 35.5 minutes per game. These statistics underscore his impactful and well-rounded contributions on the court.

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