The injury status of Anthony Davis is a source of concern for the Los Angeles Lakers, who will be looking to recover from their humiliating home loss to the Brooklyn Nets. They will be playing the Portland Trail Blazers, who have the second-worst record in the Western Conference with 12 wins and 29 losses. During this time, the Los Angeles Lakers have a record of 21 wins and 22 losses, and they are currently tied with the Houston Rockets for the final play-in place (20-21).
The Lakers have played 10 of their previous 11 games at home, and this is the final game of the homestand that the club has been on. Although they have won the NBA In-Season Tournament in early December, the 17-time NBA champions have not been able to capitalize on the fact that they have played consecutive games at home. They have also continued to suffer despite their victory.
Injury status update on Anthony Davis
Injuries sustained by Anthony Davis do not appear to be life-threatening. The Los Angeles Lakers have included him on their list of players unavailable for Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Davis is experiencing tendinopathy in both of his Achilles as a result of his condition. In spite of the fact that the franchise has listed him as questionable, it is quite probable that he will be able to participate. He was able to play despite the injury during the game that took place on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets.
What really took place with Anthony Davis?
There have been only two games that Davis has missed for the Lakers this season. Over the course of this season, the club has participated in a total of 43 games, and Davis has made an appearance in 41 of those games, averaging 25.2 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.
Since the beginning of the season, Davis has sustained injuries to his Achilles, ankle, hip, adductor, and abductor muscles; nevertheless, none of these injuries have prevented him from participating in any of the sporting events. Although the Lakers had the intention of limiting his playing time and reducing the likelihood of his suffering a more serious injury, the team’s troubles have resulted in him having to play a significant amount of minutes. In each game, Davis has played an average of 36.1 minutes.
“Frustrating, not concerning” is how Anthony Davis describes the current troubles of the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling and have not been able to play consistently on both ends of the court since they won the NBA In-Season Tournament. Consequently, they are engaged in a struggle to preserve the final play-in place, which is also being contested by the Rockets and the Golden State Warriors.
Davis addressed the present troubles of the squad and said the following after the team’s loss to the Nets on Friday, which was 130-112:
I would not say that it is concerning. Certainly, there is a sense of exasperation. Concern arises when you are aware that you are not a good team and that you are unable to accomplish what you set out to do. We have demonstrated that we are not going to pursue it. To put it another way, I find it more aggravating than it is frightening.
Because the Lakers cannot afford to lose Anthony Davis for an extended period of time, as has been the case over the course of the past few years, the status of his injury will be a crucial factor in determining the success of the team moving ahead.
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to struggle with injuries, and in addition to Davis, LeBron James and Taurean Prince are also considered to be questionable for the game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Gabe Vincent and Cam Reddish are also not available at this time.