On Sunday, Anthony Davis became just the third player in the past 50 years to put up 55 points and 20 rebounds, joining Shaq and Wilt Chamberlain.
Following the tragic passing of assistant coach Monty Williams’ wife on Sunday, Feb. 21st, Anthony Davis finally let his emotions out on the court, culminating in a masterful performance. His final line? An unbelievable 59 points, 20 rebounds, four assists, and a block, on 70.6% shooting from the field in 43 minutes.
Let’s start by assessing this performance and trying to put it in context. Davis has now become just the third player in the past 50 years to record 55 points and 20 rebounds, joining Shaquille O’Neal and Wilt Chamberlain.