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The leading scorer in the Lakers' 116-98 win
over the Miami Heat, Davis put up 34 points - tied for the
third-highest Laker debut in the Finals - nine rebounds and five
assists, adding heft to a formidable Los Angeles offense.
"Obviously (I) want to come out and play well and you want to
come out and win. I've always put pressure on myself," Davis
told reporters. "Your adrenaline is going early because you're
so excited just to be here and get ready to go out there and
play."
Davis came to the Lakers in the most recent off-season after a
public rift with the New Orleans Pelicans, who had drafted him
first overall in 2012, joining forces with 16-time All-Star
LeBron James, whose camp Davis attended when he was a
teenager.
While Davis' performance undoubtedly impressed many, 35-year-old
James, who is gunning for a fourth NBA title this year, said
it's simply what he's come to expect from his teammate.
"He's been preparing for this moment all season. I'm happy to be
on the same floor with him and in the same uniform," said James.
"He was, once again, a force in every facet of the game,
offensively and defensively."
The Lakers face the Heat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday.
(Reporting by Amy Tennery. Editing by Gerry Doyle)
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