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Lakers Fans Ecstatic At Win Over Jazz Without LeBron James: “Anthony Davis Is MVP Caliber”

Lakers fans celebrated another win as Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura combined for 75 points in a win over the Jazz.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Feb 15, 2024
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The Los Angeles Lakers have continued their recent hot streak of form by picking up their sixth win in seven games over the Utah Jazz. The Lakers were on the second night of a back-to-back and traveled to Utah for this game last night with LeBron James being unavailable, winning 138-122.  

Fans were extremely happy with the performance, giving huge praise to an MVP performance by Anthony Davis and a career-high night for Rui Hachimura.

https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1757983019217178768

Fans have recently recognized AD’s MVP-level production.

https://twitter.com/LakeShowYo/status/1757972881240404116

Fans took shots at Darvin Ham for restricting Rui Hachimura’s minutes for most of the season until tonight’s scoring explosion.

https://twitter.com/KingJosiah54/status/1757978951438438610

Fans were happy to see that the Lakers were fun to watch again.

https://twitter.com/MaskedInLA/status/1757981561990099017

Some fans recognized how lethal the team can be even without LeBron James, hoping to see the win column improve.

https://twitter.com/SlimSleepr/status/1757984019365372401

Fans are sold on Rui, D’Angelo Russell, and Austin Reaves as supporting members on a contender.

https://twitter.com/LakersLead/status/1757984087506088370

Fans are heaping praise on Spencer Dinwiddie for his early success on this new team.

https://twitter.com/Sean_Davi/status/1757972985862873189

The Lakers were a four-headed monster today. Anthony Davis led the team admirably in LeBron’s absence, scoring 37 points and pulling down 15 rebounds. Rui Hachimura had a career-high 36 points, while D’Angelo Russell had a career-high 16 assists. Austin Reaves had a 20-point showing as the stars shined in Utah.

The Jazz tried to be competitive through the first half in a team effort. They had seven players score in double-digits, led by Collin Sexton’s 18 points. Jordan Clarkson had 17 points while Lauri Markkanen disappointed with a 16-point night.


The Lakers Are Red-Hot Heading Into All-Star Break

The 30-26 Lakers will mark the start of the final stretch of the regular season after the All-Star break with a marquee matchup with the Golden State Warriors. After reports of the Warriors trying to trade for LeBron James over the deadline, James will have some extra motivation to show the world why Golden State wanted him. The Lakers have won six out of their last seven games and are slowly gaining on the playoff field ahead of them.

Despite their good form, the eight teams in front of them have also kept their records steady. Outside the Sacramento Kings, each top-six contender has been electric. The Pelicans have won seven of their last eight games while the Suns have won seven of their last nine. The Mavericks sit at the top of the play-in and are currently on a six-game winning streak, while the Warriors could extend their win streak to six as well if they can beat the Clippers tonight.

The Lakers and Warriors will both be geared up for their matchup given how Golden State are also trying to save their season by making a march up the standings. But the form the Lakers are on will be encouraging for the franchise that stood pat at the deadline outside signing Spencer Dinwiddie on the buyout market. 

The West is heating up and the Lakers need to stay as hot as possible to cut through the winning ways of the teams ahead of them in the standings and stay ahead of teams like the Warriors.

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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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