The Los Angeles Lakers have been actually winning games lately, going 8-2 in their last 10 games. They have their superstar Anthony Davis to thank for this, as “The Brow” has been playing some of his best basketball down that stretch. This included scoring 55 points and 17 rebounds in a 130-119 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday.

Davis struggled with injuries to start the season, but he now looks healthy and ready to help the Lakers, who started 2022-23 with a 2-10 record, climb the West Conference Standings. He has been averaging 35.3 points, 15.6 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks a night in the past nine games and propelled himself if the MVP conversation.

During the Wizards game, which was in Washington’s Capital One arena, Davis was showered with MVP chants on several occasions.

His Lakers’ teammates are also stepping up to aid his MVP campaign, including fellow superstar LeBron James.

“He’s been unbelievable, man,” said James said. “On both sides of the floor. I mean, playing like the MVP of this league. Just straight dominance.”

Although there is still a lot of basketball left to be played, Anthony Davis might be putting together his best regular season as a pro. He is currently averaging career highs in points (28.6), rebounds (12.8), and field goal percentage (59.0). On top of that, he is also getting consideration for Defensive Player of the Year honors.

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Los Angeles Lakers welcomed Toronto Raptors on Sunday night and witnessed their seven-games winning record coming to an end. However, the bigger issue for the Lakers was that their superstar Anthony Davis aggravated his shoulder injury.

Davis had to exit the game against the Raptors in the third quarter, experiencing shoulder issues after he blocked Pascal Siakam’s shot. He ended up returning later in the game and finished the night with 27 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks.

Lakers’ head coach Frank Vogel told reporters after the game that Davis will be fine, with the 26-year-old forward confirming he won’t be missing any time. However, he did tell the reporters that the initial shoulder injury, which he suffered two weeks ago, left him having to play through pain.

“There’s really never a play I don’t feel it.” – Davis told reporters on Sunday night. “But I’m going to go out there and play, I try not to let it affect my game. I just play through it and then worry about taking care of it after the game.”

Lakers have been on a great run before the loss against Toronto, and much of that was thanks to Anthony Davis. Davis, who came to LA in the summer via trade with New Orleans Pelicans, has been considered an early MVP candidate. He is currently averaging 26.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game so far in the season.

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Houston Rockets’ James Harden, New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis, and Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James are the finalists for 2017-18 regular season NBA MVP award, the league has announced on Wednesday.

James Harden, who is the overwhelming favorite to be named NBA MVP, has averaged 30.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game while leading his Rockets to 65 wins and number one seed in the Western Conference. Harden missed out on MVP award last season when he finished second in the voting behind Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook.

This will be the first time for Anthony Davis to be in the MVP finalists after he leads the Pelicans into the playoffs following the injury of DeMarcus Cousins. Davis ended the regular season averaging 28.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.6 blocks per game.

Finally, LeBron James is looking to get his fifth NBA MVP award, which would make him tied with Michael Jordan. James has played one of the best regular seasons in his career, averaging 27.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

NBA also announced finalists for other awards, with the winners set to be revealed on June 25. The winners for most of the awards will be voted on by a panel of 100 media members, while the fans will have the opportunity to determine award winners for the best dunk, assist, block and clutch shot of the year.

You can check out the finalists for other awards below.

Rookie of the Year: Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers), Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Donovan Mitchell (Utah Jazz)
Defensive Player of the Year: Anthony Davis (Pelicans), Joel Embiid (76ers), Rudy Gobert (Jazz)
Coach of the Year: Dwane Casey (Toronto Raptors), Quin Snyder (Jazz), Brad Stevens (Celtics)
Most Improved Player: Clint Capela (Rockets), Spencer Dinwiddie (Brooklyn Nets), Victor Oladipo (Indiana Pacers)
Sixth Man of the Year: Eric Gordon (Rockets), Lou Williams (LA Clippers), Fred VanVleet (Raptors)

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been actually winning games lately, going 8-2 in their last 10 games. They have their superstar Anthony Davis to thank for this, as “The Brow” has been playing some of his best basketball down that stretch. This included scoring 55 points and 17 rebounds in a 130-119 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday.

Davis struggled with injuries to start the season, but he now looks healthy and ready to help the Lakers, who started 2022-23 with a 2-10 record, climb the West Conference Standings. He has been averaging 35.3 points, 15.6 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks a night in the past nine games and propelled himself if the MVP conversation.

During the Wizards game, which was in Washington’s Capital One arena, Davis was showered with MVP chants on several occasions.

His Lakers’ teammates are also stepping up to aid his MVP campaign, including fellow superstar LeBron James.

“He’s been unbelievable, man,” said James said. “On both sides of the floor. I mean, playing like the MVP of this league. Just straight dominance.”

Although there is still a lot of basketball left to be played, Anthony Davis might be putting together his best regular season as a pro. He is currently averaging career highs in points (28.6), rebounds (12.8), and field goal percentage (59.0). On top of that, he is also getting consideration for Defensive Player of the Year honors.

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Los Angeles Lakers welcomed Toronto Raptors on Sunday night and witnessed their seven-games winning record coming to an end. However, the bigger issue for the Lakers was that their superstar Anthony Davis aggravated his shoulder injury.

Davis had to exit the game against the Raptors in the third quarter, experiencing shoulder issues after he blocked Pascal Siakam’s shot. He ended up returning later in the game and finished the night with 27 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks.

Lakers’ head coach Frank Vogel told reporters after the game that Davis will be fine, with the 26-year-old forward confirming he won’t be missing any time. However, he did tell the reporters that the initial shoulder injury, which he suffered two weeks ago, left him having to play through pain.

“There’s really never a play I don’t feel it.” – Davis told reporters on Sunday night. “But I’m going to go out there and play, I try not to let it affect my game. I just play through it and then worry about taking care of it after the game.”

Lakers have been on a great run before the loss against Toronto, and much of that was thanks to Anthony Davis. Davis, who came to LA in the summer via trade with New Orleans Pelicans, has been considered an early MVP candidate. He is currently averaging 26.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game so far in the season.

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Houston Rockets’ James Harden, New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis, and Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James are the finalists for 2017-18 regular season NBA MVP award, the league has announced on Wednesday.

James Harden, who is the overwhelming favorite to be named NBA MVP, has averaged 30.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game while leading his Rockets to 65 wins and number one seed in the Western Conference. Harden missed out on MVP award last season when he finished second in the voting behind Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook.

This will be the first time for Anthony Davis to be in the MVP finalists after he leads the Pelicans into the playoffs following the injury of DeMarcus Cousins. Davis ended the regular season averaging 28.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.6 blocks per game.

Finally, LeBron James is looking to get his fifth NBA MVP award, which would make him tied with Michael Jordan. James has played one of the best regular seasons in his career, averaging 27.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

NBA also announced finalists for other awards, with the winners set to be revealed on June 25. The winners for most of the awards will be voted on by a panel of 100 media members, while the fans will have the opportunity to determine award winners for the best dunk, assist, block and clutch shot of the year.

You can check out the finalists for other awards below.

Rookie of the Year: Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers), Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Donovan Mitchell (Utah Jazz)
Defensive Player of the Year: Anthony Davis (Pelicans), Joel Embiid (76ers), Rudy Gobert (Jazz)
Coach of the Year: Dwane Casey (Toronto Raptors), Quin Snyder (Jazz), Brad Stevens (Celtics)
Most Improved Player: Clint Capela (Rockets), Spencer Dinwiddie (Brooklyn Nets), Victor Oladipo (Indiana Pacers)
Sixth Man of the Year: Eric Gordon (Rockets), Lou Williams (LA Clippers), Fred VanVleet (Raptors)

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