Anthony Davis: Lakers Fans Excited After Impressive Return From Their Big Man

• Los Angeles Lakers fans are happy about Anthony Davis returning to action after over a month out
• Davis made an impressive return as the Lakers beat the Spurs 112-104
• He scored a team-high 21 points and added 12 rebounds and 4 blocks

Los Angeles Lakers fans could not be contained on social media after their big man Anthony Davis made an impressive return from a foot injury.

Davis was injured in December 2021 whilst enjoying a sort of career renaissance in the early part of the season.

The 29-year-old came off the bench to score 21 points to help the Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 113-104. He has been injured for over a month and was given a clean bill of health two hours before tip off.

The former New Orleans Pelicans star checked in for the first time with 4.22 left in the first quarter and played 26 minutes as the team tries to ease him back after a lengthy layoff.

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Davis reacts to return

The 2020 NBA champion said he was easing his way back to see how he feels, per ESPN.

"I was kind of just testing the water. Even though I've been playing pick-up and things, you can control that pace. In real games, you can't. They're flying down the floor and you've got to sprint back or your team is running."

He had a scare in the third quarter after he was fouled by Zach Collins. He tweaked his ankle slightly on the same leg that kept him out.

Rui Hachimura, who was recently acquired from the Washington Wizards also made his debut scoring 12 points in 22 minutes.

Lakers fans reaction to Davis return

Lakers fans, who've endured a tough time this season were excited for the return of their star who will give LeBron James much-needed help.

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James' impressive performances at 38 years of age have helped the Lakers stay afloat in Davis' absence.

"It sure is good statline for 1st game post hiatus and good enuf to get past Spurs.. However, Lakers will need both AD & LeBron to get into 30 pts plus mode on a nightly basis to get past top seed teams."

"Those higher seeds don’t want to see a healthy Laker team in the first round."

"LAKERS ARE BACK."

"Ur missing the part where he got hurt again."

"ITS OVER."

Patrick Beverley inspires Lakers

Sports Brief earlier reported on Patrick Beverley rallying the Lakers with a rousing halftime team talk

Ham walked out of the Lakers' locker room after telling his team to figure things out. Ham's exit gave Beverley a chance to stir his teammates.

Beverley was given a technical foul in the second quarter for getting at Lillard while the Blazers star was at the free-throw line.