Despite having a tough night offensively, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis was still a monster at the rim, swatting away Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol‘s attempt at a point-blank layup.

The 6-foot-11 Kentucky product had an impeccable sense of timing, getting up for the block without fouling, leaving Gasol empty at the rim.

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Anthony Davis is averaging 2.6 blocks per game through the first five games of the season. His sheer length and athleticism is a problem for most bigs in the league as no one is safe from an emphatic reaction from him.

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