Davis contributed 20 points (6-16 FG, 8-10 FT), 15 rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 40 minutes during Tuesday's 110-106 Play-In Game victory over the Pelicans.
Davis was able to battle through back spasms in Tuesday's win and thinks the extra rest before Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets will allow him to fully recover, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports. While the star big man struggled from the field, he hauled in a clutch offensive rebound off a LeBron James miss with 15 seconds and was able to convert on four free throws down the stretch to ice the game.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Good to go for primetime
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Davis (back) has been cleared for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against New Orleans, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Davis' aggravating his back/hip spasms in Sunday's win over New Orleans is troubling given that he has battled the affliction all season, but he appears to be no worse for the wear. A rematch against New Orleans pits Davis versus Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas, while Davis has averaged 21.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.0 blocks across four contests versus the Pelicans this season.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Officially questionable
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Davis (back) is questionable for Tuesday's Play-In game against the Pelicans.
Davis landed awkwardly after a collision with Larry Nance during a rebounding attempt in Sunday's regular-season finale versus New Orleans and experienced hip and back spasms, knocking him out for the final five minutes of a blowout win. After the game, Davis and coach Darvin Ham downplayed the injury, but the Lakers' medical staff will have the final say on the big man's availability for Tuesday's rematch. Before leaving, Davis dominated the Pelicans, posting 30 points (13-17 FG), 11 rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Confirms intention to play
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Davis (back) confirmed after Sunday's 124-108 win over the Pelicans that he intends to play in Tuesday's rematch with New Orleans in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. "There's no doubt I'm gonna play [on Tuesday]," Davis said.
The Lakers' medical staff will have the final say regarding Davis' availability, but both he and head coach Darvin Ham are optimistic that the star big man will be ready to go after Monday's off day. Davis finished Sunday's win with 30 points (13-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 33 minutes before exiting with 5:22 left in the fourth quarter, shortly after he said his lower back locked up when he was shoved from behind while in the air.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Dealing with back spasms
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Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said Davis experienced hip and back spasms after landing awkwardly on the court in the second half of Sunday's 124-108 win over the Pelicans, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. Davis finished with 30 points (13-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 33 minutes.
Davis headed to the locker room during the win and left the game for good with 5:22 remaining in the fourth quarter, when the Lakers held a 21-point lead. Given the Lakers' big advantage, Davis' early removal might have been more of a byproduct of the blowout than the injury, and Ham relayed that he's "extremely optimistic" regarding the big man's availability for Tuesday's rematch with the Pelicans in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, according to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Heads to locker room
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Davis has gone to the locker room after suffering a lower body injury during Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Davis limped off the court after he appeared to get pushed on a rebound attempt in the fourth quarter. The Lakers held a sizable lead at the time, so it seems unlikely Davis will return. If that's the case, all attention will turn to Davis' availability for the Play-In Tournament rematch against New Orleans on Tuesday.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Good to go Sunday
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Davis (eye) has been cleared for Sunday's game against New Orleans, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Unsurprisingly, Davis and LeBron James (ankle) are both active for a climactic regular-season finale Sunday. A Lakers win would result in the Pelicans slipping into the Play-In Tournament, while Phoenix would move into the sixth seed in the Western Conference -- allowing Los Angeles to dodge them initially.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Likely to play Sunday
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Davis (eye) is probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
The Lakers are expected to be close to full strength for the season finale, as LeBron James (ankle) is also expected to suit up. Davis recently dropped 36 points (11-22 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 13-17 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 43 minutes during Friday's 123-120 win over the Grizzlies.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Posts big line in return
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Davis logged 36 points (11-22 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 13-17 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 43 minutes during Friday's 123-120 victory over the Grizzlies.
Davis missed Tuesday's loss to Golden State due to a headache and nausea, but he was able to suit up for Friday's contest. He and fellow All-Star LeBron James combined for 73 points in a key win that helped propel the Lakers to the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. Including Friday's performance, Davis has put up at least 35 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks on five occasions this season. The Lakers can clinch the No. 8 seed with a win in Sunday's regular-season finale in New Orleans but could fall to as low as 10th with a loss, so Davis and the rest of the team's starters figure to suit up and play their full allotment of minutes.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Available to play Friday
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Davis (head) is available for Friday's game against Memphis, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
This was the expectation with Davis carrying a probable tag prior to this update. LeBron James (ankle) also has the green light to suit up.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Probable to play Friday
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Davis (head) is probable to face the Grizzlies on Friday.
The probable tag suggests Davis is trending in the right direction after he missed Tuesday's loss to the Warriors due to a headache and nausea. The star big man will be key for the Lakers' playoff hopes, however, and Los Angeles will likely be as cautious as possible regarding his health with only two games left in the regular season. Davis has averaged 24.5 points, 14.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.2 blocks per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Won't play Tuesday
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Davis is out for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors due to a headache and nausea, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Davis suffered an eye injury against Minnesota that appears to now be causing a headache and nausea, causing him to sit out against Golden State. Jaxson Hayes will likely start in his absence. Davis' next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Memphis.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Officially questionable
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Davis (eye) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Davis was forced to leave Sunday's clash against the Timberwolves after suffering an eye injury, and his availability for Tuesday is currently up in the air. He'll likely need to prove his health in morning shootaround to have a chance to suit up.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Could return Tuesday
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The Lakers are optimistic that Davis (eye) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Davis exited Sunday's game against Minnesota in the first half after being struck in the eye, and he was unavailable down the stretch. Prior to his departure, he tallied four points (2-6 FG), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 12 minutes. Fortunately for Davis, the Lakers don't believe his injury is significant, so he could be ready to play Tuesday following Monday's off day.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Ruled out for rest of game
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Davis won't return to Sunday's game against Minnesota due to an eye injury, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports. He finished with four points (2-6 FG), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 12 minutes.
Davis left the game in the first half after taking a shot to the face and has now been shut down for the rest of the night. His status for Tuesday's game against the Warriors is now in question.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Heads to locker room Sunday
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Davis went back to the locker room after taking a shot to the face during Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Davis appeared to take a hit near his left eye before heading back to the locker room. Davis received treatment for a similar injury following a loss to Golden State on March 16, so it is possible he could have aggravated that injury. Jaxson Hayes will likely be called upon to fill in for Davis and the already shorthanded Lakers.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Available for Sunday's game
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Davis (knee) is available for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Davis was probable for Sunday's matchup, so it isn't particularly surprising that he'll be able to suit up against the Timberwolves. He's posted double-doubles in nine consecutive appearances, averaging 26.8 points, 16.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 37.6 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Tagged as probable
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Davis is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota due to a hyperextended left knee, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Davis' injury designation is likely more attributed to workload maintenance than a flare-up, especially in the context of dropping 22 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, three steals and six blocks in Saturday's win over Cleveland. Davis has dealt with lingering knee soreness since the end of March, but he hasn't missed a game since March 27.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Fills stat sheet Saturday
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Davis had 22 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, six blocks and three steals in 36 minutes during Saturday's 116-97 win over the Cavaliers.
D'Angelo Russell led the Lakers in scoring, and LeBron James was an efficient playmaker, but Davis stood out on both ends of the court and delivered an impressive stat line across the board, filling out the stat sheet admirably and racking up at least three tallies in each of the five major categories. Davis is also on a stretch of nine straight double-doubles while recording multiple blocks five times in that span.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Good to go
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Davis (knee) will play and start in Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Although he has been an injury report regular, Davis has missed just one game since Feb. 3. Thus, it is not surprising to see him get the green light here. Barring any setbacks with his knee, look for the star big man to take on his usual workload in the frontcourt.
