During a closely contested game where the Lakers led 97-94 against the Bucks with 9:53 to play, Anthony Davis experienced a left shoulder injury. Despite the setback, Davis returned to the game after a brief period on the bench where he received attention from the medical team. Lakers' coach Darvin Ham and Davis himself confirmed the injury, with Davis noting the shoulder was "sore" and he "couldn't really move" it, attributed to an elbow hit from Giannis Antetokounmpo. Following the Lakers' win, Davis was set for further evaluation by the medical staff, with updates on his condition expected the following day and treatment scheduled for Saturday. A significant game against Minnesota looms on Sunday. Darvin Ham praised D'Angelo Russell's performance, highlighting his commitment to taking over the game as instructed.
After battling through a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter on Friday, Anthony Davis underwent evaluation following the Lakers win against the Bucks. @LakersSBN https://t.co/scSXjW1kJ3
Anthony Davis says he “couldn’t really move” his left shoulder. Darvin Ham added Davis will be evaluated by the medical staff. He is speaking to reporters with a large ice wrap on. There will be an update on Saturday.
Anthony Davis said his left shoulder is “sore” and he couldn’t really move it or raise it after Giannis hit it with an elbow. He will get treatment on Saturday and see how he feels with big game versus MIN looming on Sunday.
Anthony Davis said he couldn’t move his left shoulder after trying to take a charge against Giannis. He said he’ll see how he feels tomorrow. https://t.co/Lot7EsGtvF
Darvin Ham on DLO: “He worked on his game feverishly…got back in the starting lineup and hasn’t looked back since.” #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis tweaked his shoulder and played through it. #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis is being evaluated by the Lakers’ medical staff for his left shoulder injury and there will be an update tomorrow.
Darvin Ham on DLO: “He kept his word when I told him to take over the game.” #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
Anthony Davis was getting his left shoulder area worked on during his time on the bench to start the quarter, but is about to return after a Lakers time out. LAL up 97-94 with 9:53 to play.