Anthony Davis, Malik Beasley’s Shooting Delight Twitter as Lakers Beat Pelicans
Written by admin on March 16, 2023
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The Los Angeles Lakers used an explosive first half to cruise to a 123-108 road victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night at Smoothie King Center.
Star big man Anthony Davis was dominant while going up against the team that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2012, pouring in 35 points, 24 of which came in the first half, along with 17 rebounds to lead the way.
With Davis controlling the inside, the Lakers bombed away from the outside on their way to a franchise-record 15 three-pointers in the first half and 18 in the game. Malik Beasley spearheaded the barrage, connecting on seven triples over the first two quarters on his way to finishing with 24 points.
Fans on Twitter enjoyed what they saw from the Lakers, praising Davis and Beasley for propelling the team to a much-needed win:
Bleacher Report @BleacherReport
Lakers hit a franchise-record 15 threes 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ccqhxNLtxq
ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo
Malik Beasley made 7 3-pointers in the 1st half which is the most in a half by a Lakers player since Kobe Bryant in 2003 vs the Wizards (8 in 1st half).
The Lakers are also up by 35 points at the half. That’s their largest lead in a road game in the shot-clock era. pic.twitter.com/E1sZKW6OQz
Rod Walker @RodWalkerNola
#The Pelicans have 40 points at the half.
Anthony Davis (20) and Malik Beasley (21) have combined for 41 points at the half.
Basketball Forever @bballforever_
The Lakers are up by 35 PTS AT THE HALF 🤯
🔸 Anthony Davis with 20 PTS & 8 REB on 78% FG
🔸 Malik Beasley with 21 PTS & 7 THREESLA with a franchise record 15 THREES in a half 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7CpqQFTIoB
Hoop Central @TheHoopCentral
Malik Beasley:
21 PTS – 7/11 FGM – 7/10 3PMAnthony Davis:
20 PTS – 7/9 FGM- 1/2 3PMOnly the 1st half. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Y1SMRNXkRA
Omar Siddiqi @osid24
Live look at Malik Beasley pic.twitter.com/Qzpzm4UuwU
Tuesday’s matchup might have been missing the star power of LeBron James (foot) and Zion Williamson (hamstring), but Davis and Beasley put on a show in enemy territory to give Los Angeles its fourth win in the last five games.
The Lakers (34-35) will look to keep the momentum going in another road matchup on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets (16-52).
