Los Angeles Lakers fans held their breath on Sunday as Anthony Davis exited the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after just 12 minutes of action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
The incident occurred when Davis powered in a putback slam, giving the Lakers a 35-30 lead with 25 seconds left in the first quarter. Unfortunately, Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson inadvertently hit Davis as he rose up for the slam, reaggravating Davis’ left eye injury. Despite no foul being called on the play, Davis was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
They didn’t call a foul on this play for Anthony Davis. The disrespect…. pic.twitter.com/EOo5SM7XRb
— LeLakers 2️⃣3️⃣👑 (@LeLaker) April 8, 2024
However, there is some optimism that Davis won’t be sidelined for long. Reports suggest that the Lakers’ big man could potentially suit up for the team’s next game against the Golden State Warriors. This positive outlook comes after Davis suffered a corneal abrasion during the last Lakers-Warriors matchup.
There is optimism that Anthony Davis will be able to return to the lineup on Tuesday against GSW, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) April 8, 2024
Remarkably, despite the gruesome nature of the injury, Davis didn’t miss any games the first time around. Throughout this season, he has played in 74 contests, coming close to his career high. Despite dealing with a few nicks and bruises, Davis has been motivated to shed his injury-prone label and has largely played through minor issues.
While he may not have fully achieved the lofty goal he set before the season, Davis has certainly exceeded the expectations of many critics. His resilience and determination have been commendable, and Lakers fans eagerly await his return to the court.