Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, all eyes were on Anthony Davis and his injury status. The star forward had been dealing with a nagging ankle injury that had kept him out of several games leading up to this crucial contest.
As the game got underway, it was clear that Davis was not at full strength. He struggled to move fluidly on the court and seemed hesitant to push off on his injured ankle. Despite his limitations, Davis managed to contribute in spurts, showcasing his elite scoring ability and defensive prowess.
Davis was hurt after he was inadvertently hit in the face by Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis while scoring on a layup. He continued to play for the next few minutes but eventually left the game and did not return.
Davis' vision was impaired and his eye was swollen shut after the contact, a source familiar with the injury . He will be monitored overnight and Sunday to determine his availability Monday against the Atlanta Hawks.
Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent and Cam Reddish — led 36-30 when Davis last checked out. The Warriors proceeded to outscore them 98-85 for the remainder of the game, including 31 points from Stephen Curry, who was scoreless at the time of the injury.
Durability hasn't been an issue for Davis this season, who has appeared in the most games he has since he played 62 in 2019-20. However, he most recently missed a Jan. 30 loss to the Atlanta Hawks and a Feb. 1 win over the Boston Celtics due to hip and Achilles injuries.
Lakers as they aim to rise in the standings and become a playoff contender.
The Lakers again challenged, officials saying Green was out of bounds when he made the save.
Following that review, it took nearly nine minutes for play to restart because the shot clock wouldn’t run. Eventually, after four attempts, the game continued with Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter counting down the shot clock inside the final 10 seconds.
At one point during the delay, James looked over at the broadcast table and said “I’m too old for this s---.”
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