"Carrying LeBron per usual" - LA Lakers fans in awe of Anthony Davis after dominant performance in Game 1 win

Anthony Davis put up a dominant performance in the LA Lakers' Game 1 win over the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semifinals. Fans were in awe of Davis, but some took a few shots at LeBron James, who had a terrible shooting night from beyond the arc.

Davis ended with 30 points, 23 rebounds, five assists and four blocks. It was another vintage performance from the eight-time All-Star, who went 11-for-19 from the floor and 8-for-8 from the free throw line. He continued his spectacular postseason following his dominant series against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round.

Meanwhile, James had 22 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and three blocks. "The King" struggled with his shot, going 9-for-24 from the field, including 1-for-8 from beyond the arc. Jordan Poole missed the potential game-tying shot with less than seconds left as the Lakers sealed a 117-112 win.

LA Lakers fans on social media just went crazy following the team's win on Tuesday night. Many praised Davis for his huge performance to help the Lakers steal homecourt advantage. However, a few fans had the time to call out James for his shooting performance.

The game was tight in the first half, but the LA Lakers had a huge third quarter. The Lakers built a double-digit lead early in the fourth quarter, but the Golden State Warriors fought back towards the end.

Steph Curry tied the game with around a minute left in the final period. However, the Lakers built a three-point lead before Jordan Poole missid a long three-point shot that would have tied the scores. Dennis Schroder then put the game away with two free throws.

Anthony Davis is having a great postseason

Anthony Davis struggled with injuries once again in the regular season. However, he has turned things around in the playoffs, especially in the first round against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round.

Davis averaged 20.8 points, 13.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 4.3 blocks per game in the series. He shot 49.0% from the field, 33.3% from beyond the arc and 82.8% from the three-point area.

While Anthony Davis' offense was really good against Memphis, it was his defense that put the LA Lakers over the top. If he continues to play like an MVP on both sides of the floor, impacting the game, the Lakers have a great chance of not just moving to the Eastern Conference Finals but also winning the championship.

About the author

Juan Paolo is a journalist for Sportskeeda who covers the NBA and WNBA. He's been writing about basketball since 2015 and has been with Sportskeeda since 2021.

Juan's allegiance lies with the Golden State Warriors and his journey with the Warriors began with their memorable victory over the Lakers in 2000, and he experienced the successes of the 'We Believe' era and the rise of Steph Curry.

What Juan loves most about basketball is its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from adrenaline-fueled excitement to the highs of victory and the lows of defeat. To ensure complete accuracy in articles, he conducts thorough research before writing his articles.

The Warriors' victories in the 2022 and 2017 championships hold a special place in Juan's memories, as well as iconic moments like Baron Davis' dunk over Andrei Kirilenko and Goran Dragic's performance in the 2010 Western Conference semifinals.

Off the court, Juan enjoys watching football, TV and movies, caring for his numerous cats, and cooking whenever time permits.

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