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LeBron James says Anthony Davis is playing like an MVP after his 55-point performance vs. the Wizards.

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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis put up a 55-point performance in a win against the Washington Wizards, as LeBron James and Patrick Beverley named him MVP-caliber player.

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Davis finished the game with 55 points (20/27 2PT, 2/3 3PT, 9/9 FT), 17 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks, and 2 turnovers.

"He's been unbelievable, man," James said. "On both sides of the floor. I mean, playing like the MVP of this league. Just straight dominance."

"Jayson Tatumis playing his ass off, but when you're talking about people in the MVP race or category, that probably will change after tonight," Beverley added." [Davis] should be up there, for sure."

After tonight's performance, Davis' averages jumped to 28.6 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.

Davis became the first Lakers player with a back-to-back 40 points game since Kobe Bryant in March 2013. He also joined Shaquille O'Neal as the only Lakers players with back-to-back games with 40+ points and 10+ rebounds.

Meanwhile, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is happy about Davis' recent form and overcoming health problems.

"The first and foremost thing is his health," Ham said. "I think he's feeling great, his body is feeling great. He's had a few back issues early on, but he's worked his way through them, and you can just see it in his face, as well as see it in his play."

"He's having fun playing the game of basketball pain-free. And the guys know it. They know I make him a top priority in terms of who we need to play through.

"He's totally picked up the torch, and he's running with it. He's bringing us along for the ride. It's totally great to see," added the Lakers head coach.

Davis also has his priorities straight. As he claims himself, personal accolades are not on his agenda.

"To win a championship," Davis said when asked about his season goals. "That's it. If your mindset is on winning a championship, the rest will take care of itself. That's always been my thought."

"I put the team first over any individual awards or accolades that come with it. So if we continue to do what we do and win basketball games, the rest will take care of itself," added Davis.

LeBron also added that he constantly reminds Davis how important he is to the Lakers.

"Me, as a leader of the team, it's part of my job to make sure, to reassure AD how great he is, how great he is in this league, not just for this team, but for this league," concluded James.

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