Anthony Davis continued to impress in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 108-97 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks in the preseason.
The 30-year-old power forward saw little action but competed well against two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in the first half. In only 19 minutes of action, Davis had 16 points, 7 boards, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.
He alsо cоntributed five assists, a tоtal he had attained in just eight cоntests the year befоre. Davis hit 1-2 frоm 3-pоint range, making Lakers’ fans happy with his newfоund ability.Antetоkоunmpо stооd оut as well, cоntributing 16 pоints and eight bоards in just 15 minutes оf actiоn.
Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard saw his first game action of the preseason and, despite showing some rust, scored 14 points on 3-of-10 shooting. In his 22 minutes of action, the seven-time All-Star point guard recorded three assists and three steals.Meanwhile, Taurean Prince scored eight points on 2-of-5 shooting from deep as he lobbies for a starting spot in the front court with Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
Jaxson Hayes, who joined the Lakers as a free agent and played 17 minutes, contributed 7 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks.
Thrashing LeBron James’ Lakers in First Outing With Damian Lillard, Excited Giannis Antetokounmpo Sends a Stern Warning to The League
The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had the best preseason in 2023. Three of the five games LeBron James and company have played this year have ended in defeat. The Milwaukee Bucks, on the other side, played their first game with both of its superstars available. After the historic deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks, both he and Giannis Antetokounmpo took to the court for the first time in their new uniforms. The two were instrumental in the team’s resounding triumph. The Greek Freak famously issued a warning to the rest of the league after the game.
Giannis is one of the best players in the NBA right now, and by bringing in Lillard, they have improved their chances of winning the title. It was only on paper until the Sunday night game, when the stars brought it to life. The franchise’s biggest star seemed to appreciate working with the new company as much as his fans did.Giannis Antetokounmpo, a superstar player in one of the world’s best sports leagues, appears prepared for a long season. The Greek Nigerian superstar delivered a message of confidence at the start of the season, following a dismal end to their playoff run last year.On the road in Los Angeles, Giannis and his new teammate Damian Lillard annihilated the Lakers. The Bucks superstar celebrated his team’s triumph by posting photos to his Instagram account. The three best players on the team, as rated by the coaches and scouts, were depicted in one photo. Khris Middleton is not yet eligible to play for the squad. In addition, the article contained a warning to the league. A sign in his office stated, “The season can’t start soon enough,” revealing his impatience to get things moving.