Anthony Davis has been playing out of his mind lately. The New Orleans Pelicans forward has stepped up in the absence of running mate DeMarcus Cousins, who is out for the year with an Achilles injury.
On Sunday against the Utah Jazz, Davis once again reiterated to the rest of the conference that with the University of Kentucky product playing at the top of his game, New Orleans is going to be a complete hassle in the playoffs.
As the Pelicans took on the Jazz in New Orleans, Davis recorded a triple-double that included 10 -- yes, 10 -- blocks, six of which came in the first half alone.
The best part? It was Davis’ first triple-double of his career and it came on his 25th birthday.
Via Twitter:
WHAT. A. BLOCK!@AntDavis23's ninth of the game! #AD4MVP #DoItBIG https://t.co/P4qrWwYWPX
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 11, 2018
AD with the block, Jrue with the finish! #DoItBIG
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 11, 2018
6 blocks in the first half for Anthony Davis https://t.co/rDEAhXwiPS
AD with SIX blocks in the first half! #AD4MVP
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 11, 2018
The 2nd half is underway on @FOXSportsNOLA https://t.co/LyikUJyKk0
"5 BLOCKS ALREADY FOR ANTHONY DAVIS!" - @JoelMeyersNBA #AD4MVP https://t.co/R9ILOajyCi
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 11, 2018
Birthday Block! 🎂🎂🎂
— NBA (@NBA) March 11, 2018
AD with 5 BS already in the 1st half #DoItBig pic.twitter.com/3ghdy3mK9o
Anthony Davis is the first player ever with a triple-double with blocks on his birthday. pic.twitter.com/wnicYphRN5
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 11, 2018
Anthony Davis (10 blocks) has set a new career-high and franchise record, and has recorded his first career triple-double. It is the first triple-double with blocks in the #NBA since Hassan Whiteside (2/5/16). #DoItBig
— Pelicans PR (@PelicansPR) March 11, 2018
Davis finished the game by adding 25 points and 11 rebounds, although the Pelicans lost to Utah, 116-99.
New Orleans is now tied for third in the West with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
