After a long offseason dedicated to getting healthy, re-motivating oneself, and — in this case — earning Olympic gold, it isn’t uncommon for the NBA’s elites to use Opening Week to remind the world of their excellence. In 2024-25, few used that luxury as demonstratively as Anthony Davis did. Energized by a quickly-rising sellout crowd of 18,997, Davis positions himself for a tried-and-true two-man game alongside his all-world teammate with a season-opening 3-0 start just one well-executed possession away. Supremely confident as he prepares to punish the Sacramento Kings’ decision to leave him alone on a 3-point island, Davis delivers the dagger, tying the bow on a historic demonstration. Through an offensive design tailored to his skillset, the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar finished with 31 points (on 10-of-15 shooting), nine rebounds, two assists, three steals, two blocks, and a 3-pointer. It marked the first time since 2005-06 that Los Angeles had a player begin a season with three consecutive 30-point outbursts. · Oct 27, 2024