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Anthony Davis Explains How He Challenged Himself After Knicks Loss To Dominate The Pelicans

Anthony Davis forced himself to have a strong comeback performance after letting the Lakers down in tough loss to the Knicks.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Mar 15, 2023
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Anthony Davis dominated the New Orleans Pelicans with 35 points and 17 rebounds, leading the Lakers to an impressive win.

This is coming after AD had a disappointing performance against the New York Knicks, causing the Lakers to lose a close game. He explained how that game affected his mentality heading into facing the Pelicans.

Anthony Davis: "I'm my hardest critic. I'm always hard on myself to be better. I just wanted to come out tonight and make a difference."

— Lakers Daily (@LakersDailyCom) March 15, 2023

The Knicks’ loss stopped the Lakers from reaching .500 for the first time this season, dropping their record to 33-35 at the time. With the win over the Pelicans, the Lakers are back to being 1 game behind .500, with their next game coming tomorrow against the Houston Rockets. Davis is set to miss the game for injury precaution.


Anthony Davis Leading The Lakers By Example

After the loss to New York, Davis openly took the blame away from his teammates for the loss. This was despite most players on the roster having cold shooting nights against the Knicks, including a 0-8 performance from three from Troy Brown Jr. However, Davis didn’t have the best game and recognized that he needs to hold himself accountable as the franchise star in the absence of LeBron James.

James is expected to return to the court soon. AD is likely resting against the Rockets to be at full strength for a crucial clash against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Given the Mavs’ defensive woes, especially in terms of rim protection, Davis could have a season-defining performance against them.

The superstar in AD has often been hidden by being a co-star to LeBron or his injuries. Now, he is taking the mantle whenever presented to him and playing with heart. His level of production has been sensational as well, averaging 28.1 points, 13.9 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks over the last 8 games.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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