The Los Angeles Lakers just can’t catch a break. After it recently seemed they put their injury woes behind, the Lakers once again saw one of their key players go down. This time it’s Anthony Davis, who will miss several weeks after suffering an ankle injury in a 106-101 win against the Utah Jazz.
Davis got hurt in the second quarter when he was trying to coral lob pass from Malik Monk. The 28-year-old superstar jumped to get the ball and landed on the foot of Jazz’s center Rudy Gobert. Davis’ ankle rolled, and he went down on the floor in pain before heading to the locker room.
The Lakers later announced that Davis underwent X-rays shortly after, with the test coming back negative. However, an MRI scan on Thursday showed a mid-foot sprain that will sideline the All-Star big man for at least four weeks.
Davis already missed time in the 2021-22 NBA season, suffering a sprain MCL in his knee and sitting out 17 games. He is currently averaging 23.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game.
The only positive for the Lakers is that they are looking at a lengthy period without games. With the All-Star break coming soon, the Lakers won’t see the floor until February 25th, when they are scheduled to play crosstown rivals Los Angeles Clippers.
The win against the Jazz snapped a three-game losing streak for the Lakers. They are currently sitting at no. 9 in Western Conference with a 27-31 record.
