Anthony Davis is included on the injury report for the Lakers’ first game against the Nuggets.
The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers square battle in one of the more exciting Western Conference playoff games that fans could see in the first round. It’s a matchup of two Western Conference Finals teams from 2020 and 2023, who meet in the filed.
Anthony Davis has been officially added to the Los Angeles Lakers’ injury report versus the Denver Nuggets. Davis has been classified as probable for low back pain. Despite being listed as probable, Davis confessed he wasn’t himself against the New Orleans Pelicans due to back spasms. Davis expected his back spasms to be completely resolved by tonight, but it will still be worth watching.
While many feel that LeBron James is the best player on the Lakers, Anthony Davis is unquestionably the most crucial, particularly against the Denver Nuggets. Davis will carry a significant offensive and defensive load against the Nuggets. No other Lakers player will be responsible for guarding the team’s best player, defending the paint, and averaging 20+ points and 10+ rebounds.
In three games against the Nuggets this season, Anthony Davis averaged 22.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 3.0 blocks on 47/20/79 shooting. With these facts in mind, the Nuggets must keep Davis out of the paint.
The Western Conference Quarterfinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets begin today at 8:30 p.m. EST.
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