Anthony Davis now Top 25 all-time in blocks

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis razzes LeBron James for passing Michael Jordan for the most career 30-point games in NBA history: “… It took him seven more seasons” pic.x.com/OJhoeqI8y6 – 1:33 AM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers avenge their OT loss vs. ATL from last month, beat the Hawks 119-102 on Friday. LeBron 30p 8a 3r; Reaves 20p 7r 6a; AD 18p 19r 4a 3s 3b; Rui 13p 8r; Knecht 13p 4r. LAL improves to 20-14 w/ Texas twostep in HOU & DAL up next – 12:54 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
AD tonight:
18 PTS
19 REB
3 STL
3 BLK
His 61st games with 3+ STL and 3+ BLK — no active player has more than 35. pic.x.com/6SDtZEek0e – 12:49 AM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers take a 65-57 lead into the half.
AD has a 17-point, 11-rebound double-double plus 2 blocks and 2 steals already.
LeBron added 14 points and 5 assists.
Knecht went 3 for 3 from 3 off the bench. – 11:39 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Lakers up eight on Atlanta at the half. AD with 17 and 11. LeBron with 14 points and five assists. Dalton Knecht with 11 off the bench. A win moves LA to fourth in the WC. – 11:39 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Lakers 65, Hawks 57.
Anthony Davis: 17 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals. LeBron James: 14 points, 5 assists.
Dalton Knecht: 11 points in 10 minutes off the bench. – 11:39 PM

Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
What a night for Max Christie, he’s getting more and more comfortable in the starting role. Great to see the Lakers get a WIN without AD, but love what the youngster is doing
Career High, 28pts with five 3’s (9 of 16 overall) – 12:52 AM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Anthony Davis-less Lakers stave off a late surge by the Blazers and win 114-106. LeBron 38p 8a 3r; Christie 28p 2a 2s; Reaves 15p 11a 8r 2s. Koloko/Hayes combined for 12p 14r with AD out. Lakers host ATL tomorrow in 2nd night of b2b. – 12:50 AM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jaxson Hayes will start in place of Anthony Davis tonight. JJ Redick said Christian Koloko will get backup big minutes as well.
Could see some of Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith guarding up in small ball groups as well, if needed. – 8:49 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
JJ Redick says Jaxson Hayes will start tonight vs. Portland in place of Anthony Davis.
Added that Christian Koloko will play as well. – 8:48 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis (left ankle sprain) and Gabe Vincent (left oblique strain) have been downgraded to doubtful for tonight’s game against the Blazers.
AD had 30P and 11R vs. POR on Dec. 8. – 3:25 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis (ankle) and Gabe Vincent (hip) have both been downgraded to doubtful tonight against Portland, per the Lakers. – 3:24 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers say Anthony Davis (left ankle sprain) and Gabe Vincent (left oblique strain) have been downgraded to doubtful for tonight’s game vs. Portland. – 3:24 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers say Anthony Davis (left ankle sprain) and Gabe Vincent (left oblique strain) have been downgraded to doubtful for tonight vs. Portland. – 3:23 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are third and fourth, respectively, in voting for the Western Conference frontcourt in the first All-Star returns pic.x.com/mZBM58AG2W – 1:04 PM