The Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis experienced spasms in his left hip during his team’s narrow 108-107 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday night. Still, the Lakers star is hopeful about making a return to the action in the near term.

Davis explained after the game that he tweaked his abductor as he attempted to perform a spin around Miami’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. late in the second quarter. While he attempted to remain in the game, Davis was subbed out with 2:17 left on the clock in the second quarter.

“Everything’s going to be fine,” Davis explained. “I’ll be ready to go for Wednesday, for sure.” The Lakers guard was referring to his team’s upcoming game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night.

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Anthony Davis soldiered on after twisting his ankle to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-111 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, thereby keeping the Lakers’ playoff hopes alive. Now, the Lakers find themselves seventh in the Western Conference standings with five regular season games left to play.

Davis twisted his left ankle midway through the third quarter after stepping backwards onto Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel’s foot. While he needed to be helped to the bench during the subsequent timeout, he got back onto the court after the break and remained in the game until the final buzzer.

The Lakers big man scored 38 points on the night, with 17 points coming in the final quarter. He also contributed 17 rebounds and two blocks.

“I knew I was going to play,” Davis said after the game. ” “Tied the shoes up tighter and just kind off played off adrenaline until the end of the game and was able to get some treatment. But I’ll be fine.”

While the Lakers struggled at the beginning of the season, going 2-10, they are now in fine form, having overturned this difficult start to go 39-38 this season.

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The Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to return from injury when his team comes up against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, so long as no other setbacks are incurred during the pregame warmup. This would be the power forward’s first Lakers game in five and a half weeks after suffering a fractured bone spur and stress reaction in his right foot.

In an effort to ease him back into the sport and ensure a smooth recovery, the Lakers will restrict his playing time to 20 to 24 minutes, with medical personnel predicting that Davis will be on a recovery timeline of 8 to 10 weeks.

Davis has been sorely missed by his Lakers’ teammates, who have struggled to find form since his injury, going 10-10 during his absence. Now, the Lakers sit 13th in the Western Conference standings, far from attaining a playoff spot.

Prior to his injury, Davis was in fine form for the Lakers, averaging 27.4 points and 2.1 blocks as well as career-best averages of 12.1 rebounds per game and 59.4% field goal percentage.

Coach Darvin Ham decided to pull his main rotation pieces with 5:07 remaining in the Lakers’ last game against the Clippers, essentially accepting the 133-115 defeat in order to save their energy for the Spurs game.

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The Los Angeles Lakers remain confident in star player Anthony Davis’ ability to return to action within the next week as he continues to recover from a foot stress injury. The team explained that the All-Star power forward is continuing to make progress in his recovery, with much of the pain in his right foot being alleviated along the way.

Having been unable to play for the Lakers since mid-December as a result of his injury setback, Davis has reportedly been ramping up his physical activity lately, however, this remains to a limited extent. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham commented on Thursday that Davis is “progressing really, really, really well.”

Prior to his injury, Davis had been a standout performer for the Lakers this season, sparking a career resurgence by averaging 27.4 points on a career-best 59.4% from the field, 12.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.3 steals.

13th in the Western Conference with 20-25, the Lakers are just two games away from a playoff spot. They are set to embark on a five-game road trip starting in Boston on January 28.

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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.

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Things are not going well for the Los Angeles Lakers these days. After losing several players to health and safety protocols, the Lakers now learned that they will be without their superstar Anthony Davis for an extended period.

The team announced over the weekend that Davis is dealing with a left knee MCL sprain. The 28-year-old will miss at least four weeks after which he’ll be reevaluated.

Davis got hurt in the Lakers’ 110-92 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves last Friday. The injury occurred in the third quarter after Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels lost his balance and hit his left knee. The All-Star had trouble getting off the court by himself and at one point collapsed on the floor.

Speaking with reporters on Sunday, Davis said that he initially feared it was a major injury that could jeopardize his season. But to his relief, the MRI showed that it’s just a sprain and there is no structural damage to his knee.

“The locker room keeps me in a good place,” he added. “People around me outside of basketball keep me in a good place. Great conversation with my wife about it; she’s the one who keeps me in a good place, for real.”

Davis has had a sneaky good 2021-22, averaging 23.3 points, 9.9 board, 2.9 assists and 2.0 blocks per game.

Absence of Davis further added to Lakers’ woes with player availability in recent weeks. The team is currently down Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard, Malik Monk, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Austin Reaves due to COVID-19 protocols while Kendrick Nunn is still out because of an offseason injury.

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ seven-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday with a 122-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets.  A big part of the Lakers’ defeat was the absence of All-Star center Anthony Davis, who was forced to exit the game in the first half due to an injury.

Davis was listed as questionable before the Nuggets game after feeling discomfort in his right leg and missing two games last week. Despite this, he ended up being featured in the starting lineup and played really well before a foul from Denver’s Nikola Jokic sent him to the locker room.

Jokic had tried to stop a Davis drive towards the basket and ended up hitting him in the quad with his knee. This caused the Lakers’ superstar to start limping, and he was forced to leave the contest after taking a pair of free-throws.

Before his exit, Davis had 15 points and four rebounds in just 14 minutes of play.

The Lakers confirmed after the game that Davis is set for an MRI, which should show the extent of the injury and give the team a better outlook on the player’s potential absence.

Davis, who is averaging 22.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game this season so far, is hoping for good news and believes this could be just a minor setback.

“I don’t want to go out there and try to play and risk it for the long term,” said Davis. “So, all that is inclusive of what the MRI shows tomorrow. Knock on wood, it’s great information—and I’ll be out there sooner than later.”

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Los Angeles Lakers welcomed Toronto Raptors on Sunday night and witnessed their seven-games winning record coming to an end. However, the bigger issue for the Lakers was that their superstar Anthony Davis aggravated his shoulder injury.

Davis had to exit the game against the Raptors in the third quarter, experiencing shoulder issues after he blocked Pascal Siakam’s shot. He ended up returning later in the game and finished the night with 27 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks.

Lakers’ head coach Frank Vogel told reporters after the game that Davis will be fine, with the 26-year-old forward confirming he won’t be missing any time. However, he did tell the reporters that the initial shoulder injury, which he suffered two weeks ago, left him having to play through pain.

“There’s really never a play I don’t feel it.” – Davis told reporters on Sunday night. “But I’m going to go out there and play, I try not to let it affect my game. I just play through it and then worry about taking care of it after the game.”

Lakers have been on a great run before the loss against Toronto, and much of that was thanks to Anthony Davis. Davis, who came to LA in the summer via trade with New Orleans Pelicans, has been considered an early MVP candidate. He is currently averaging 26.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game so far in the season.

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The Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis experienced spasms in his left hip during his team’s narrow 108-107 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday night. Still, the Lakers star is hopeful about making a return to the action in the near term.

Davis explained after the game that he tweaked his abductor as he attempted to perform a spin around Miami’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. late in the second quarter. While he attempted to remain in the game, Davis was subbed out with 2:17 left on the clock in the second quarter.

“Everything’s going to be fine,” Davis explained. “I’ll be ready to go for Wednesday, for sure.” The Lakers guard was referring to his team’s upcoming game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night.

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Anthony Davis soldiered on after twisting his ankle to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-111 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, thereby keeping the Lakers’ playoff hopes alive. Now, the Lakers find themselves seventh in the Western Conference standings with five regular season games left to play.

Davis twisted his left ankle midway through the third quarter after stepping backwards onto Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel’s foot. While he needed to be helped to the bench during the subsequent timeout, he got back onto the court after the break and remained in the game until the final buzzer.

The Lakers big man scored 38 points on the night, with 17 points coming in the final quarter. He also contributed 17 rebounds and two blocks.

“I knew I was going to play,” Davis said after the game. ” “Tied the shoes up tighter and just kind off played off adrenaline until the end of the game and was able to get some treatment. But I’ll be fine.”

While the Lakers struggled at the beginning of the season, going 2-10, they are now in fine form, having overturned this difficult start to go 39-38 this season.

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The Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to return from injury when his team comes up against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, so long as no other setbacks are incurred during the pregame warmup. This would be the power forward’s first Lakers game in five and a half weeks after suffering a fractured bone spur and stress reaction in his right foot.

In an effort to ease him back into the sport and ensure a smooth recovery, the Lakers will restrict his playing time to 20 to 24 minutes, with medical personnel predicting that Davis will be on a recovery timeline of 8 to 10 weeks.

Davis has been sorely missed by his Lakers’ teammates, who have struggled to find form since his injury, going 10-10 during his absence. Now, the Lakers sit 13th in the Western Conference standings, far from attaining a playoff spot.

Prior to his injury, Davis was in fine form for the Lakers, averaging 27.4 points and 2.1 blocks as well as career-best averages of 12.1 rebounds per game and 59.4% field goal percentage.

Coach Darvin Ham decided to pull his main rotation pieces with 5:07 remaining in the Lakers’ last game against the Clippers, essentially accepting the 133-115 defeat in order to save their energy for the Spurs game.

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The Los Angeles Lakers remain confident in star player Anthony Davis’ ability to return to action within the next week as he continues to recover from a foot stress injury. The team explained that the All-Star power forward is continuing to make progress in his recovery, with much of the pain in his right foot being alleviated along the way.

Having been unable to play for the Lakers since mid-December as a result of his injury setback, Davis has reportedly been ramping up his physical activity lately, however, this remains to a limited extent. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham commented on Thursday that Davis is “progressing really, really, really well.”

Prior to his injury, Davis had been a standout performer for the Lakers this season, sparking a career resurgence by averaging 27.4 points on a career-best 59.4% from the field, 12.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.3 steals.

13th in the Western Conference with 20-25, the Lakers are just two games away from a playoff spot. They are set to embark on a five-game road trip starting in Boston on January 28.

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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.

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Things are not going well for the Los Angeles Lakers these days. After losing several players to health and safety protocols, the Lakers now learned that they will be without their superstar Anthony Davis for an extended period.

The team announced over the weekend that Davis is dealing with a left knee MCL sprain. The 28-year-old will miss at least four weeks after which he’ll be reevaluated.

Davis got hurt in the Lakers’ 110-92 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves last Friday. The injury occurred in the third quarter after Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels lost his balance and hit his left knee. The All-Star had trouble getting off the court by himself and at one point collapsed on the floor.

Speaking with reporters on Sunday, Davis said that he initially feared it was a major injury that could jeopardize his season. But to his relief, the MRI showed that it’s just a sprain and there is no structural damage to his knee.

“The locker room keeps me in a good place,” he added. “People around me outside of basketball keep me in a good place. Great conversation with my wife about it; she’s the one who keeps me in a good place, for real.”

Davis has had a sneaky good 2021-22, averaging 23.3 points, 9.9 board, 2.9 assists and 2.0 blocks per game.

Absence of Davis further added to Lakers’ woes with player availability in recent weeks. The team is currently down Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard, Malik Monk, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Austin Reaves due to COVID-19 protocols while Kendrick Nunn is still out because of an offseason injury.

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ seven-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday with a 122-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets.  A big part of the Lakers’ defeat was the absence of All-Star center Anthony Davis, who was forced to exit the game in the first half due to an injury.

Davis was listed as questionable before the Nuggets game after feeling discomfort in his right leg and missing two games last week. Despite this, he ended up being featured in the starting lineup and played really well before a foul from Denver’s Nikola Jokic sent him to the locker room.

Jokic had tried to stop a Davis drive towards the basket and ended up hitting him in the quad with his knee. This caused the Lakers’ superstar to start limping, and he was forced to leave the contest after taking a pair of free-throws.

Before his exit, Davis had 15 points and four rebounds in just 14 minutes of play.

The Lakers confirmed after the game that Davis is set for an MRI, which should show the extent of the injury and give the team a better outlook on the player’s potential absence.

Davis, who is averaging 22.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game this season so far, is hoping for good news and believes this could be just a minor setback.

“I don’t want to go out there and try to play and risk it for the long term,” said Davis. “So, all that is inclusive of what the MRI shows tomorrow. Knock on wood, it’s great information—and I’ll be out there sooner than later.”

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Los Angeles Lakers welcomed Toronto Raptors on Sunday night and witnessed their seven-games winning record coming to an end. However, the bigger issue for the Lakers was that their superstar Anthony Davis aggravated his shoulder injury.

Davis had to exit the game against the Raptors in the third quarter, experiencing shoulder issues after he blocked Pascal Siakam’s shot. He ended up returning later in the game and finished the night with 27 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks.

Lakers’ head coach Frank Vogel told reporters after the game that Davis will be fine, with the 26-year-old forward confirming he won’t be missing any time. However, he did tell the reporters that the initial shoulder injury, which he suffered two weeks ago, left him having to play through pain.

“There’s really never a play I don’t feel it.” – Davis told reporters on Sunday night. “But I’m going to go out there and play, I try not to let it affect my game. I just play through it and then worry about taking care of it after the game.”

Lakers have been on a great run before the loss against Toronto, and much of that was thanks to Anthony Davis. Davis, who came to LA in the summer via trade with New Orleans Pelicans, has been considered an early MVP candidate. He is currently averaging 26.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game so far in the season.

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