Solid performance off bench Anthony ended Friday's 117-114 loss to the Hornets with 19 points (5-12 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals in 35 minutes. Impact Anthony struggled from distance, but he was aggressive all night long and led the Lakers' bench with 19 points thanks to seven trips to the free-throw line. With Anthony Davis (wrist) and LeBron James (knee) out, he also handled more of the playmaking duties and dished out a season-high five assists. On the defensive side, the veteran forward ratcheted up the intensity, registering multiple blocks and steals in the same game for just the fourth time this season. Anthony has mostly been a three-point specialist this season, but his overall fantasy value increases when the Lakers have one or more of their stars sidelined.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE