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LA Lakers star Anthony Davis has been a force on the court this season. When Davis is healthy, he's shown the ability to be one of the most dominant players in the NBA.
While Davis has shown the ability to pile up the numbers, his numbers have been without Russell Westbrook. Normally, that wouldn't be problematic. This is note-worthy since Westbrook was traded ahead of the NBA's trade deadline.
While Westbrook hasn't been on the court, Davis has posted averages of 19.3 points, 16.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. For the season, Davis has averaged 25.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game while shooting 55.6% from the field.
The numbers might not look like much, but it's always important to take in situations when it comes to players like Davis and Westbrook. While Westbrook might not have put up the biggest numbers, his presence also requires attention from the defense. That could lead to easier opportunities for a player like Davis. Those opportunities could become more challenging now that Westbrook is gone.
Anthony Davis and LA Lakers look to make playoff push
With the 2023 NBA All-Star break approaching, the LA Lakers will look ahead to the second half of the 2022-23 season. The Lakers were active prior to the NBA trade deadline. Now, it's time to see if those moves were enough to see if the Lakers can make a charge toward the NBA playoffs.
Los Angeles has two of the most talented superstars in the NBA on their roster. If LeBron James and Anthony Davis can continue to play at this level, the Lakers will have a chance to secure a spot in the NBA playoffs.
Both Davis and LeBron have played at an elite level throughout the 2022-23 season. The only thing that has prevented them from climbing the standings has been injuries. After making some strategic moves ahead of the deadline, the hope is that the Lakers will have enough firepower to contend in a competitive Western Conference.
