The Los Angeles Lakers etched a narrow victory vs the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, beating their opponents by two points. However, the Lakers ended up losing Anthony Davis to an ankle injury, which forced the NBA veteran to make an early exit from the game. But, what actually happened to the 31-year-old basketball superstar?
Here’s everything you need to know regarding Davis’ latest ailment.
How did Anthony Davis get injured?
Anthony Davis sustained an injury in his left ankle in the Lakers’ recent 113-115 victory vs the Warriors.
Davis seemingly landed awkwardly on his left foot after failing to predict the ball’s journey following a missed Lakers field goal. The seasoned center forward eventually had to retreat to the locker room after the first quarter as a result. Anthony Davis made an attempt to return to the field in the third quarter with a re-taped ankle but failed to do so due to the extent of his injury.
When will Anthony Davis return to play for NBA?
Despite the initial scare, the latest updates seem to suggest that Anthony Davis’ issue is not as serious as people presumed.
In fact, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin has come out to share a positive account of the 2020 NBA Champion’s injury. The accredited reporter stated in his latest X (formerly Twitter) post, “Anthony Davis to ESPN: ‘I’ll be OK. I am playing against SAC on Saturday.'”
Therefore, it seems that Davis will be lining up in his side’s next home clash against the Sacramento Kings after all. The Lakers (17-13) currently occupy sixth place in the Western Conference of the league. Despite his known struggles against the Kings, Davis’ presence in the upcoming game would provide Los Angeles fans with a lot of confidence, considering the center forward’s recent form. Davis has emerged as one of the most clutch players for the Lakers, averaging 26.6 points this season so far.
