LeBron James sends an Instagram message to Anthony Davis after the 76ers-Lakers game

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers in California.

The Lakers won by a score of 116-106 and improved to 5-4 in their first nine games.

Anthony Davis led the team with 31 points, nine rebounds, one steal and four blocks while shooting 11/20 from the field and 2/3 from three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.

After the win, LeBron James made one after to his Instagram Story with a message for Davis.

James wrote: “My fkn DOG!!! Woe… @antdavis23 “

Davis is off to an excellent start to the season with averages of 32.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.1 blocks per game, while shooting 56.9% from the field and 26 in eight games. Shot .7% from three-point range.

The 2020 NBA champion is in his sixth season playing for the Lakers.

Via Hope Central: “Anthony Davis this season:

36 PTS, 16 REB, 4 AST
35 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST
31 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
29 PTS, 15 REB, 3 AST
22 PTS, 13 REB, 2 AST
38 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST
37 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST
31 PTS, 9 REB, 4 BLK”

As for James, he finished Friday’s win with 21 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks while shooting 9/14 from the field and 2/4 from three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.

The Lakers play their next game on Sunday when they host RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors in Los Angeles.