NBA Fans React To Anthony Davis' Rough Night In Mavs Loss -

Maxi Kleber #42 of the Dallas Mavericks scores the buzzer beating winning three-point basket against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mavericks defeated the Lakers, 111-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement — (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Friday night was not a good one for the Los Angeles Lakers and especially Anthony Davis.

The Lakers were taking on the Dallas Mavericks in the midst of their chase to make the playoffs.

For a moment, it looked like LA might pull out the win – but then three mistakes by Davis in the closing moments of the game got in the way and cost them it all.

In the end, the Lakers would lose 111-110 to Dallas, thanks to Davis fouling Maxi Kleber on a three-point attempt, Davis then missing a free throw, and finally Kleber making a clutch three-pointer while being guarded by Davis.

AD had a rough time in crunch time last night 😬 pic.twitter.com/WQXssHmNGQ

— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) March 18, 2023

The Lakers’ loss sent shockwaves through the NBA fan community immediately.

Some people were joyous to see LA lose like this while other players were heartbroken by the Lakers and Davis’ performance in the last minute.

NBA fan Rainy posted a painfully accurate GIF featuring Kramer from Seinfeld with one statement: “Oh, come on man!”

Giving up 7 points in the last 10 seconds AD 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/vxixOomAd0

— Rainy (@therainvvs) March 18, 2023

The Above The Rim Podcast noted that “these types of mistakes in the middle of a playoff chase are enormous.”

Anthony Davis had a terrible end of the game for the Lakers vs the Mavs

-Fouls on a 3-point attempt
-Missed a FT
-Leaves Maxi Kleber open for the GW

These type of mistakes in the middle of a playoff chase are enormous pic.twitter.com/5roRlQ9J3r

— Above The Rim Podcast (@jusblaze_513) March 18, 2023

Some people were even harsher with their criticism of Davis.

One fan said that this “may be the worst 20-second stretch by a single player in NBA history…”

@MrHonkdizzle this may be the worst 20second stretch by a single player in NBA history…

— DIRTY BIRD (@dirtyyybird) March 18, 2023

Then there were some who used Davis’ weak closing as a way to take a jab at the problems that persist for LA long after the departure of Russell Westbrook.

“Can’t blame Russ for this one huhhhhhh,” said Him Hebow on Twitter.