Anthony Davis joins Bradley Beal, Michael Jordan in Wizards history

Anthony Davis joins Bradley Beal, Michael Jordan in Wizards history appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Anthony Davis joined Michael Jordan and Bradley Beal in franchise history with his first-half explosion in the Washington Wizards’ road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Davis has been playing in the NBA since 2012, going through his first year with the Wizards. Following a brief stint with the Dallas Mavericks, the team traded him to Washington as he looks to get back on track with his health while playing at a high level as one of the best big men in the league. Safe to say he performed excellently throughout the first half against the Pistons, one of the best teams in the East. He produced 30 points in the opening 24 minutes of regulation, making franchise history in the process. Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) “Washington says that Anthony Davis has joined the following short list of Wizards to record a 30-point half since 1996-97: Bradley Beal , John Wall, Gilbert Arenas and Michael Jordan,” NBA insider Marc Stein wrote. How Anthony Davis, Wizards played against Pistons Anthony Davis and the Wizards put up a valiant effort, but it wasn’t enough as they lost 122-111 to the Pistons. Washington was competitive with Detroit to start, leading 32-31 after the first quarter. However, Detroit came alive with a 72-55 display in the second and third periods, something the Wizards couldn’t recover from. Four players scored in double-digits for Washington in the loss, including Davis. He led the team with 44 points, 13 rebounds, one assist, and one steal. He shot 16-of-21 from the field, including 2-of-4 from beyond the arc, and 10-of-11 from the free-throw line. AJ Dybantsa came next with 21 points and eight rebounds, Trae Young had 20 points and seven assists, while Kyshawn George provided 12 points and three rebounds. Washington fell to a 4-7 record this season, sitting at 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the Indiana Pacers and the Orlando Magic while trailing the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat. The Wizards will look to bounce back in their next matchup, remaining on the road. They take on the Pacers as tip-off commences on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. ET. Related: Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa hangs off rim after huge dunk vs. Pistons Related: Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? Wizards vs. Pistons injury report