The Lakers won the in-season tournament and the inaugural NBA Cup on Saturday night, defeating the Pacers 123-109 in Las Vegas.
Anthony Davis had a legendary performance for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 41 points, collecting 20 rebounds, and blocking four shots as the Lakers pulled away from Indiana in the second half.
LeBron James led the Lakers with 24 points and 11 rebounds, deferring frequently to Davis, who clearly had it going from the start on Saturday night.
Both the Lakers and the Pacers battled hard in an environment reminiscent of a playoff game. Overall, the NBA should consider the in-season tournament a success since it added importance to early-season basketball in November and December.
The performance of Davis, who led Los Angeles to its first NBA championship, captivated social media. Here are some of the finest reactions to his Saturday night performance.