The Lakers have sputtered after a roaring start to the season. As L.A. looks to get back on track, it will lean on a hobbled superstar.
Anthony Davis is averaging 32.6 points and 11.6 rebounds through seven games, but he recently revealed he is less than 100 percent. After a disappointing loss in Detroit, Davis was adamant that he would not miss any time despite questions directed to his teammates.
Will Davis miss time with his injury? Here is the latest on his status for the Lakers' trip to visit the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
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Is Anthony Davis playing tonight?
Davis won't play against the Grizzlies on Wednesday, head coach JJ Redick announced.
Davis was listed as "questionable" with a left heel contusion. The Lakers and Grizzlies will tip off shortly after 8 p.m. ET Wednesday.
After the Lakers loss to the Pistons Monday, a dejected Davis said he had "been managing [the injury] since the summer," adding that he "landed on the spot that's been killing me."
Anthony Davis details the left ankle issue that affected him tonight. Sounds like he will have it looked at before determining his availability for the trip’s conclusion in Memphis. pic.twitter.com/45TPQ1AIjf
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 5, 2024
Davis' injury was initially believed to be an ankle issue but further evaluation determined it was a bruise in his heel. He aggravated the injury on consecutive plays.
First, Davis landed on another player's foot while attempting to block a shot. On the ensuing possession, Davis landed awkwardly after getting fouled on a layup attempt.
Here are the 2 plays Anthony Davis messed his ankle up.
— The Lakers Chip (@Lakerschipp) November 5, 2024
-1st Clip he stepped on a players foot.
-2nd Clip he landed awkward after a layup pic.twitter.com/SRGTnN6I1a
After going 3-0 on a homestand to start the season, the Lakers have lost three of their first four games on a five-game trip. After facing Memphis, LA will return home for another three-game homestand.
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Lakers schedule 2024-25
Here are the next five games on the Lakers' schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Nov. 6 | at Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 8 | vs. 76ers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Nov. 10 | vs. Raptors | 9:30 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 13 | vs. Grizzlies | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Nov. 15 | at Spurs (NBA Cup) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
