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Lakers Fans Destroy Anthony Davis For Poor Performance In Game 2 Against Grizzlies: “That Man Wanted No Smoke”

Lakers fans are furious with Anthony Davis after a shockingly bad performance in a Game 2 loss to the Grizzlies.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Apr 20, 2023
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Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

The Memphis Grizzlies played some fantastic team basketball on their way to a strong Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

It’s hard not to put some blame on Anthony Davis, who had 13 points on 28.6% shooting from the field. His inefficiency and passive play on the court have brought the ire of Laker fans on Twitter. 

ANTHONY DAVIS TONIGHT
〰️ 38 minutes
〰️ 13 points
〰️ 8 rebounds
〰️ 3 assists
〰️ 6 blocks
〰️ 4/14 FG

AD NEEDS TO STEP UP. NO EXCUSES. pic.twitter.com/iRHA3jwvU7

— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) April 20, 2023

A fan shared a video of a man literally running away from the smoke and comparing it to AD.

Anthony Davis Full Game 2 Highlights vs Memphis Grizzlies: pic.twitter.com/pivSSAyavq

— kingtisemedia (@kingtisemedia) April 20, 2023

Xavier Tillman answered the challenge and played against Davis magnificently.

Xavier Tillman just outplayed Anthony Davis in a playoff game pic.twitter.com/EqvETjhxEe

— Bryson Wright (@BrysonWright3) April 20, 2023

John Konchar blocking AD clean made for a great highlight.

Anthony Davis got konchar’d pic.twitter.com/6FxkuaTCSc

— Fastbreak Breakfast (@fastbreakbreak) April 20, 2023

A fan said this was the worst game he had ever seen from Davis.

this is the worst anthony davis game i’ve ever seen in my life dawg

— Coach Rome (@Rome_Beast) April 20, 2023

Some hilarious videos are being used to demonstrate how bad AD’s performance on the night was.

https://twitter.com/iaintisiah/status/1648870417740832768

Fans are not happy about AD being gassed up as a possible All-NBA selection prior to the playoffs.

https://twitter.com/daniel_is_here/status/1648868393687355392

Everyone knows what level of carrying LeBron James can pull off at age 38, and it isn’t the same as LBJ from even 3 to 4 seasons ago. The Lakers don’t stand a chance at contention if Davis isn’t the best player on the court, more often than not. 

This loss will sting because of how bad AD was on offense. He played string defense as usual, but the Lakers needed buckets from him tonight. Hopefully, it can motivate him for Game 2.


Grizzlies Figuring Out A Strong Defensive Strategy

Much was made about the lack of size on the current Memphis roster after injuries to Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke. Xavier Tillman has been a bench big this entire season but had a massive game tonight, arguably being the best Grizzlies player on the roster. He gave AD a hard time defensively, along with Jaren Jackson Jr., and led them in scoring on the night.

JJJ and Tillman did a fantastic job in ensuring AD didn’t put big numbers up. With that level of attention on Davis, the other Laker players not named LeBron James or Rui Hachimura couldn’t capitalize.  

If this strategy continues and the Lakers can’t adjust to it, Davis is in for a hell of a series. He’s an all-time talent that will need to figure out how to overcome this obstacle and emerge victorious. 

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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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