AD helps Lakers get bounce-back win in return vs. Nets

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was in the starting lineup for Tuesday's 106-96 victory against the Brooklyn Nets.

The eight-time All-Star registered eight points, four blocks, two boards, two assists, and one steal in 25 minutes of play.

Davis had missed the last 17 games after spraining his MCL in December during a collision with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels.

The Lakers went just 7-10 without Davis. They'd lost five of their previous seven games.

The 10-year veteran entered Tuesday's contest averaging a near-double-double with 23.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game while hitting a career-low 18% of his threes and 73% of his free throws.