Anthony Davis is known for his strong playing style, which often gets him to the free-throw line. But during the Lakers’ game against the Pistons at Crypto Arena, something fun happened. The hilarious moment between AD and Malik Beasley took over the game when Davis called a foul.
Before Beasley’s trade to the Pistons, Malik Beasley and Anthony Davis were teammates on the Lakers during the 2022-2023 season. On this Monday night, in the first quarter of their face-off, AD fought for a position against two Pistons defenders, Paul Reed and Simone Fontecchio.
He missed a tough shot but got a shooting foul after shouting “Ayy” to get the referee’s attention, but the call didn’t go his way. Frustrated, Beasley then joked to AD, saying, “Just cause you scream AYYY doesn’t mean it’s a foul.”
“Ay just cause you scream AY AYYY it doesn’t mean it’s a foul!!!”
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– Malik Beasley to Anthony Davis 😭 pic.twitter.com/x7YpEsWZEb
The playful moment added humor to the intense game, which the Pistons narrowly won 117-114. Beasley led his team with 21 points, while Davis finished with 19 points, four rebounds, five assists, and two blocks.
Anthony Davis applauds Lakers’ defense
The Lakers’ defense has been impressive lately, especially against top-scoring teams. While their offense has struggled, their defense has stepped up. They recently held the Grizzlies to 110 points and limited the Kings to 99 points. Given Sacramento’s strong offense, Lakers fans are hopeful this signals a big defensive improvement.
Anthony Davis addresses his missed free throws and highlights the #Lakers' recent defensive intensity. pic.twitter.com/GOvi3HAGOz
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In a postgame interview, Anthony Davis recently shared his thoughts on the team’s defense. He said, “Defensively, we’re being physical, we’re talking, we’re communicating, we’re covering for one another, we’re rebounding. Our coverages are on point. We’re just flying around doing everything, getting greedy… We can rely on our defense.”
