LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even on a Los Angeles Lakers squad teaming with established veterans, Anthony Davis has had to take on more of a leadership role with LeBron James sidelined.
On Monday night, Davis showed his mettle and then some despite dealing with some ailments of his own. The All-Star forward had 32 points and 12 rebounds as the Lakers beat the Charlotte Hornets 126-123 in overtime.
“He’s dealing with a lot of stuff and toughing it out,” coach Frank Vogel said. “He made some big buckets and was terrific on the defensive end as well.”
Davis has been dealing with a right thumb sprain and an illness. He said he threw up at the end of the third quarter, but that wasn’t going to sideline him.