Anthony Davis Believes Lakers Are Trending Back In Right Direction Despite Loss To Hawks
For the Los Angeles Lakers lately, it hasn’t been a matter of losing, but more so the lack of fight and effort that has been evident in these defeats. Against the Atlanta Hawks, however, that wasn’t the case as Anthony Davis and LeBron James led a spirited effort, but it still didn’t end in a Lakers victory.
Davis finished with 38 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and two blocks while LeBron posted a 39-point triple-double, but the Lakers fell in overtime by two points. Trae Young hit the game-winning 3-pointer after a Lakers’ defensive miscommunication left him wide open and he made them pay.
Afterwards, Davis spoke about what the Lakers need to do to turn things around. The big man feels they must continue to trust each other, while noting they can live with the results as long as they are playing the right way, via Spectrum SportsNet:
That mentality and fight, along with some better health, would go a long way towards the Lakers getting back on track. But as Davis said, Friday night was a step in the right direction and hopefully they can build on it and begin turning things around.
Davis said the Lakers gave up far too many open 3-pointers because of it and allowed Trae Young to get going. He would add that he feels they must be more physical with the players setting the screens as he feels that will help them clean things up as well.
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH
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