If you see comments that you find offensive, please use the “Flag as Inappropriate” feature by hovering over the right side of the post, and pulling down on the arrow that appears. Los Angeles Lakers star forward Anthony Davis gave his hometown Chicago Bulls fans hope with his response to a kid at a Nike-sponsored event in Chicago on Monday. This visit was unlike many others, with Davis confined to the team hotel due to NBA pandemic restrictions and unable to visit much with family. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images), Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, center, looks to pass the ball as Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroeder, left, and forward Anthony Davis defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh), LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Patrick Williams #9 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 23, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Related Articles As a franchise, the Lakers have won five straight games at the United Center. ‘Optimistic’ Adam Silver talks ’21-22, vaccines, Kobe logo, LeBron (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh), Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, shoots against Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen, center, and forward Patrick Williams during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Saturday marked his fifth straight win against the Bulls — and less than a year removed from when Davis was the belle of a chilly All-Star Weekend in the Windy City. The idea floating out there that the Chicago Bulls could win the interests of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis are intriguing, but unlikely. Blake Griffin, Detroit Pistons agree to buyout, source says Coach Frank Vogel isn’t sure exactly how Davis strained his right adductor against San Antonio, but the Lakers’ mantra has been caution this early in the season. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images), Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after being fouled by Denzel Valentine #45 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 23, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Could they help the Los Angeles Lakers land Anthony Davis? Devin Booker will replace Anthony Davis in the NBA All-Star Game The Bulls roster is essentially complete, but they should still take the time to dial up Chicago native Anthony Davis, who is an unrestricted free agent at the moment. The Lakers replaced him in the starting lineup with Markieff Morris. It took 14 seconds for Davis to score, and he was key to racking up a lead that stretched to as much as 30 points in the cavernous and echoing United Center. “I miss seeing them in the stands and coming down and cheering me on and supporting me so that was different,” he said. 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Davis led the way with 37 points in his hometown, his best scoring night of the season by a wide margin. Chicago wound up with 18 turnovers. Anthony Davis “Chicago is the Mecca of basketball and you can quote me on that” pic.twitter.com/NfuLAxYMMZ — Tony Gill (@thetonygill) July 19, 2019 Both Davis and the Bulls likely have different goals. He is a University of Maryland alum. NBA All Star Game 2021 roster: Devin Booker replaces Anthony Davis. Immediately, he was sent into quarantine for the next week to wait out his tests while the Lakers left for a four-game trip through San Antonio and Memphis. In returning to his hometown of Chicago, Davis showed what it was he had been looking for, scoring a season-best 37 points in a 101-90 scouring of the hosting Bulls. While Davis was at the heart of that effort, scoring 11 of his 14 baskets inside the paint, as a team the Lakers were more aggressive on fast break opportunities (13 points) and got to the free throw line often. 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There will be 17 affiliates as well as the G League Ignite team, comprised of some of the most eligible prospects in this year’s NBA draft participating at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, where the NBA held its bubble this past summer to complete the season. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh), Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, center, shoots against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Editorials Stephen Curry, LeBron James, other NBA stars reflect on first All-Star Game experiences. “But the time off for me was just working out, watching our game, watching a bunch of other basketball games, playing Xbox. Prior to the game, Frank Vogel cast aside Davis’ gloomy self-assessments — Davis said “I think I suck” after the Bucks win — and added he wasn’t worried about his 27-year-old-star. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images), Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James smiles during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Davis previously missed one other game, the first in a back-to-back earlier this year. The Lakers won’t have Anthony Davis in the lineup on Friday night against the Bulls because of an adductor strain. Anthony Davis was fantastic against the Bulls. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh), Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis dunks as Chicago Bulls guard Coby White watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Chicago Bulls' Sam Smith breaks down NBA Trade Rumors claiming Chris Paul could join the franchise. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, US lawmakers want more research on coronavirus pandemic's mental health toll, US must cut 50% of emissions by 2030, environmental groups say. He’s expected to join the Lakers on the upcoming road trip to Houston, where Vogel expects he’ll be able to start. He previously worked at The Salt Lake Tribune covering the Utah Jazz and Utah Utes. The Los Angeles Lakers were without Anthony Davis and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, but still managed a pick up a narrow 117-115 victory over the Chicago Bulls. That was about all I could really do.”. What happened to Caruso, who missed five games without a positive coronavirus test, is now standard operating procedure for the NBA, which got a reality check with a rash of positive tests this week. He scored season-high 37 points, along with 3 assists, and 6 rebounds. Davis is averaging 22.4 points and 9.1 rebounds per game this season while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range. When the Lakers lost some steam in the third quarter, allowing the advantage to be cut in half, Davis’ effort was a constant, as he needed just 28 minutes to make his impact. “It started with us giving (Davis) the ball early and often tonight,” James said, “and just right back on track.”. Another Chicago native, Alfonzo McKinnie, checked in for the final three minutes but did not score. The Los Angeles Lakers will be without their All-Star forward Anthony Davis on Friday.