Sometimes Anthony Davis and LeBron James just hit a level that mortal basketball players can’t do anything about.
Such was the case against the shorthanded 76ers on Tuesday, as the Lakers’ All-Star duo went into legend mode with one insane highlight after another in L.A.’s 120-107 victory.
Davis went surgical on the Sixers’ frontcourt, piling up 37 points, 13 rebounds and four steals. Meanwhile, James hit playmaking nirvana with 22 points and 14 assists.
Yet it was hardly varsity versus JV. Even with their own All-Star duo — Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons — out due to injuries, the 76ers announced their presence with an early 13-point lead.