The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets 105-103 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA‘s Western Conference Finals series, Anthony Davis’ buzzer-beating three-pointer.
“We ran a play, supposed to be for Bron [LeBron James],” Davis told the broadcaster after the game when asked about the last play that gave the Lakers the win.
“I looked at [Rajon] Rondo the whole time. People talking about me never being in this moment, pressure, am I ready for it? I want to take those shots. As part of the legacy, I want those shots, I want the big-time plays. We’re going to live with me or die with me shooting game-winning shots, and I made it. This is what they brought me here for.”
Davis had a huge second half for his team, carrying his team to the finish line when the Lakers were up 100-92 in the fourth quarter.
Despite Nikola Jokic’s heroics straight 12 points to bring the game on the line, Davis managed to hit the game-winner, joining only six other players, Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Derek Fisher, Robert Horry and Metta World Peace in the Lakers’ deep franchise history that hit the buzzer-beater to win the game in the playoffs.
Anthony Davis confirmed that he yelled “KOBE!” after drilling the game winning shot. pic.twitter.com/6b8N5Z9J7c
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 21, 2020
In a post-match interview, Davis who confirmed that he yelled ‘Kobe!’ after drilling the game-winning shot – ended with 31 points, scoring his team’s last 10 in contributing a 22-point second half as the Lakers stopped yet another comeback from Denver Nuggets.
Davis had 31 points and the winning shot, LeBron James had 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Danny Green put up 11 points.
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