Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) during the first quarter at the Spectrum Center. Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Lakers forward Anthony Davis has a historic night vs. Hornets

By Colby Colwell | Last updated Jan 27, 2025 11:08 PM ET

2020 NBA champion and nine-time All-Star Anthony Davis was a force to be reckoned with in the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

AD STANDS FOR ALWAYS DOMINANT

42 PTS
23 REB
2 BLK

The first player to have multiple 40-20 games as a Laker since Shaq and LA gets their 4th straight W! pic.twitter.com/6QuCplRwI4
— NBA (@NBA) January 28, 2025

Davis had 42 points, 23 rebounds and two blocks in the victory. With the sensational performance, Davis is the first Laker to have multiple 40-20 games since Shaquille O'Neal, per StatMuse. It was the fifth 40-20 game of Davis' career.

It did not take long for Davis to get started, either, after putting up 21 points (9-of-12 FG) and 11 rebounds in the first quarter. He joined Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo as the only players with a 20-10 quarter in the play-by-play era.

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

Everything was clicking for Davis. This mid-range jumper gave him 12 straight buckets in a 39-point first quarter for the Lakers.

"12 IN A ROW. THIS IS NUTS."

This AD bucket capped off 12 STRAIGHT BUCKETS in a 39-PT first quarter for the Lakers!! pic.twitter.com/Ad9kSEuCoj
— NBA (@NBA) January 28, 2025

This was the fourth straight win for the Lakers (26-18). If Davis plays like he did on Monday, that winning streak will likely continue following his historic outing against Charlotte.

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Colby Colwell is a freelance contributor with a bachelor’s in Computer & Information Technology and a minor in Psychology from Western Kentucky University. With a deep passion for sports, especially NASCAR, he offers his substantial knowledge along with his adept writing skills. When he’s not writing, Colby enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family

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