The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a good showing as they got a win in their last game. With the Big 3 back in business, they were able to defeat the Brooklyn Nets in convincing fashion. However, going up against the Philadelphia 76ers, they were without LeBron James. But that did not seem to bother a returning Anthony Davis.

AD finished a powerful slam over Philly’s big man, Joel Embiid. However, the poster attempt ended up giving more worries to the Laker fans.

Davis is one of the key players for the purple and gold unit. His contributions are a make and break factor for them. Hence, his being out for all this time did affect them. Now, with his return, he has not missed a beat as he took on Embiid without any fear. But, it almost led to him picking up another injury which had NBA Twitter going off.

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Anthony Davis nearly injures himself after dominating dunk over Joel Embiid

While playing in the opening quarter, the Lakers and 76ers were going back and forth. With the Lake showdown, Talen Horton Tucker found a cutting Davis. AD took the ball in without fear and challenged Embiid in the air. The Lakers star finished a thumping dunk over Embiid but also had everyone worried as he injured his wrist after the dunk.

After a slow start in his first game back, Davis has picked up right away. Being without LeBron, he has stepped up for the Lakers and is dominating on the offensive end. He was looking comfortable on his feet, and doing his all to try to help the Lakers pick up the win.

When the final quarter was in play, AD had added 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 rebounds. Russell Westbrook has tallied up 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in the game. However, the remaining Lakers had struggled to get things going for themselves, even up to that point.

For the 76ers, Tobias Harris was leading the way with 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Surprisingly, Embiid had an off night tallying up 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists on 35% shooting. Matisse Thybulle is putting on his defensive masterclass with 6 points and 4 steals to his name.

In the end, the Lakers simply couldn’t pick up the pieces in LeBron’s absence and ended up losing yet another contest. The final line read 105-85 in favor of the home team, the 76’ers.

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