Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots a three pointer over Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) during the first quarter at the Spectrum Center. Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Watch: Lakers star has absurd first quarter against Hornets

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Jan 27, 2025 8:07 PM ET

It's Anthony Davis' world, and we're all just living in it. The Lakers center put up a monster stat-line in the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.

In the first quarter, Davis finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks. He singlehandedly outscored Charlotte in the quarter, 21-19.

ANTHONY DAVIS WITH A DOMINANT FIRST QUARTER ‼️

21 PTS (9-12 FGM)
11 REB

Only the SECOND 20-10 quarter of the play-by-play era! pic.twitter.com/Yt4WZoL6cm
— NBA (@NBA) January 28, 2025

Producing 21 points and 11 rebounds would be considered a great game for a lot of starting centers in the league, and Davis did it in 12 minutes. It's an absurd showing by the longtime superstar center.

We could be on 60-point watch if Davis is able to log enough minutes to get to that mark.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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