Even with no fans in the stands, Anthony Davis treated Saturday night’s homecoming with care and the Los Angeles Lakers came away yet another road win, 101-90, to move to an NBA-best 13-4 overall record, as well as a monstrous 9-0 start on the road. Davis finished with a season-high 37 points on the evening to help the Lakers to their ninth straight win while his co-star LeBron James finished with 17 points, a game-high 11 rebounds and six assists to help the Lakers get the win.
Without center Wendell Carter Jr. in the middle, the Bulls were forced to play smaller than normal and Davis took advantage. The Lakers did most of their work inside the 3-point line as they struggled mightily to hit from the outside, going just 4 of 19 from the 3-point line. The Lakers also took advantage of some tired legs for the Bulls as they came in after winning on Friday night in Charlotte.