Anthony Davis made NBA history on Sunday night with an impressive stat line vs. Timberwolves.

Exclusivity is a rare occurrence in NBA history, where many players often share similar all-time performances that place them in distinguished company. However, Sunday night marked an exception for Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis, as he ascended to a class entirely his own in the team’s 120-109 triumph over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.

Known for his routine double-doubles, Davis showcased dominance in his typical fashion, exploiting mismatches in the post, securing rebounds, and serving as an elite defensive anchor. The night concluded with Davis amassing an impressive stat line of 27 points, 25 rebounds, five assists on 9-of-17 shooting from the field, and 9-of-13 from the free-throw line. Notably, he recorded a career-high seven steals and three blocks against the Timberwolves, solidifying his status as a multifaceted force on the court.

This outstanding performance distinguished Davis as the sole player in league history to achieve such a stat line. According to StatMuse, he became the first to achieve 25 or more points, 25 or more rebounds, five or more assists, and five or more steals in a game since steals became an official stat in the 1973-74 season.

Davis has elevated his elite performances, notching a 12-game streak of double-doubles, averaging 24.8 points, 14.2 rebounds, 2.7 blocks, and 2.6 assists on 55.5 percent shooting from the field during this stretch. LeBron James, the Lakers’ co-star, contributed a game-high 29 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds in Sunday’s victory.

The Lakers faced a challenging contest, with the Timberwolves keeping the game close for most of the night. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that the Lakers secured their victory, propelled by Davis’s commanding presence, leading a 21-4 run to seal the game.

As the Lakers aim to escape the Play-In zone in a competitive Western Conference, every win is crucial. With 16 games remaining, improving their standing becomes paramount for a better playoff matchup and potentially securing a top-six seed to bypass the Play-In Tournament. With a 36-30 record, the Lakers currently stand ninth in the West, holding a 1.5-game lead over Golden State and trailing Phoenix, Sacramento, and Dallas by varying margins. Having won consecutive games, Los Angeles looks to sustain momentum with another victory against the Kings on Wednesday.