The Lakers advance to the playoffs following a 108-102 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Play-In tournament. In a strong team performance, the Lakers rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit. LeBron and Anthony Davis led the way with a pair of double-doubles. LeBron dropped 30 points and 10 rebounds while AD scored 24 and cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds. Together, the pair accounted for 50% of the Lakers’ points and 52% of their rebounds. However, the Lakers also relied on a great game from bench point guard Dennis Schroeder. Schroeder put up 21 points and four rebounds in 33 minutes of action.
Despite his standout numbers, it was also a mistake from Davis that forced the game into overtime. With 0.1 seconds on the clock, and the Lakers defending a three-point lead, Davis fouled Minnesota’s Mike Conley. Conley had been attempting a game-tying three but instead sent the game to overtime with a trio of free throws. It was one of three fouls AD picked up during the game. While the Lakers dominated the extra period, it was additional minutes they would have rather not played.
AD Finds LeBron To Apologize For “Brain Fart”
LeBron: “It’s unfortunate that AD had a brain fart and messed his game-winner up.”
AD: “I messed his game-winner up I apologize. I definitely apologize.”
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Evidently, Davis felt bad about the error that forced the vital game into overtime. In fact, he felt bad enough that he crashed LeBron’s post-game interview to apologize. During the interview, LeBron had been hyping the three-point jumper from Dennis Shroeder that put the Lakers up three. He then pointed off-screen at an unseen Davis, remarking “It’s unfortunate that AD had a brain fart and messed his game-winner up.” Davis then came into frame, grabbing the mic to loudly say, “I messed his game-winner up I apologize. I definitely apologize.”
Davis’ mistake didn’t end up costing the Lakers. LA outscored the Timberwolves 10-4 in the overtime period to come away with the win. However, Davis’ apology is a hilarious, and somewhat heartfelt moment. It speaks to the relationship between the Lakers’ two biggest stars. Furthermore, it highlights the locker room atmosphere that has kept the Lakers going through an overall disappointing regular season. Here’s hoping that Davis can keep his brain free of farts as the Lakers take on the Grizzlies in the first round.
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