Lakers Update Anthony Davis’ Injury Status Ahead of NBA Finals Game 6

The Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and the team deals with a lot of situations at the moment. LA almost lost more than a game. Late in the first quarter of the game, Lakers big man Anthony Davis fell on the baseline, writhing in pain. He was clutching his ankle and Achilles area and yes, he definitely gave Lakers fans a scare. The Lakers have provided an update on Davis’ injury and his status for Game 6.

Davis stayed down on the ground for some time. The Lakers medical staff took care of him, and the big man jumped on his legs and hobbled back to the bench without any assistance. This was a good sign, and Lakers fans took a breath of relief. According to initial reports, Davis had re-aggravated his heel contusion. He joined his teammates shortly after the fall and felt good enough to finish the game.

The Lakers have listed Davis as probable for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against Miami.

Lakers players provide an optimistic update on Davis’ injury

Davis played 42 minutes in Friday’s game. His heel injury was more than obvious. At some point in the game, he struggled to move a little bit. That’s what Lakers head coach Frank Vogel revealed in his session with media members.

The incident happened with a minute left in the opening quarter. Davis was struggling for a rebound with Andre Iguodala. We don’t really know what caused the pain, but some say Davis had contact with Duncan Robinson’s knee. The only thing that matters right now is the fact that Davis’ injury is not that serious.

A lot of players have sustained injuries at some point in the playoffs. Losing Davis to an injury is the last thing LA needs right now. Davis has a key role in the Lakers gameplan and the team can’t lose him. The Lakers big man is ready to win his first thing, and he will do that while wearing purple and gold.