Lakers star Davis rusty in return, scores 4 in half vs. Mavs
SCHUYLER DIXON, AP Sports Writer
April 22, 2021
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DALLAS (AP) Anthony Davis was rusty in the return from the longest absence of the eight-time All-Star s NBA career, scoring four points while missing eight of 10 shots in the first half against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Lakers star missed the previous 30 games with right calf and heel issues before starting the first of LA s two consecutive games against the Mavericks on Thursday night.
Davis also missed two free throws while going 2 of 10 from the field. The big man settled for jumpers, but also couldn t convert at the rim twice while playing nearly 17 minutes. Coach Frank Vogel said the plan was to play Davis about 15 minutes, all in the first half.
At the NBA All-Star Game, HBCUs will take center stage
TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball Writer
March 6, 2021
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1of3FILE - In this June 19, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams celebrates after Game 7 of basketball s NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif. Williams played in the All-Star Game and now coaches at Alabama State. Historically Black institutions like Alabama State will be a focus of Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta.Marcio Jose Sanchez/APShow MoreShow Less
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