Davis is averaging 25.8 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.1 blocks per contest while shooting 52.3% from the field and 32.1% from the three-point range in 36 games.

He is in his sixth season playing for the Lakers.

Via StatMuse on January 16: “Starters with 10+ RPG, 1+ SPG and 2+ BPG:

— Anthony Davis
— Victor Wembanyama
— Amen Thompson

Elite defenders.”

The Lakers are currently the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 22-17 record in 39 games.

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and 6-4 over their last ten).

Most recently, the Lakers beat D’Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets by a score of 102-101 (at home).

Without Davis, Austin Reaves led the way with 38 points.

Via The NBA: “AUSTIN REAVES DROPS CAREER HIGH 38

38p (15 in 4Q)
4 threes
3a, 3r, 2s, 1 b
56.5 FG%”

AUSTIN REAVES DROPS CAREER HIGH 38 🚨

⭐️ 38p (15 in 4Q)
⭐️ 4 threes
⭐️ 3a, 3r, 2s, 1 b
⭐️ 56.5 FG%@Lakers win a close one over Brooklyn! pic.twitter.com/4nx957afXv

— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2025

Following LA, the Lakers will play their next game on Tuesday when they return home to host Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards.

On the other side, the Clippers are the fifth seed with a 23-17 record in 40 games.