Anthony Davis suffered an abdominal strain in the first quarter of the Lakers vs Sixers game on Tuesday and left the court afterwards, leading to growing concerns from the fans. Davis is an integral part of the Los Angeles Lakers squad as his departure cuts out a major chunk of points from the scorecard. The injury to Davis proved to be a major setback for JJ Redick as the Lakers lost by a considerable margin, 14 points to be precise at the Wells Fargo Center.
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Anthony Davis Injury Update: When will be make a return for the Lakers?
The match left the burning question about Anthony Davis' injury as fans wondered how long AD would be out. While different assertions were drawn early on but the team eventually came up with an answer after the player underwent the assessment. They have stated that Davis had an MRI scan that confirmed his injury and will remain out for at least a week. He will undergo a re-evaluation in one week. However, as per the latest development he has been sent back to Los Angeles and will not be with the team for the remainder of this road trip.
LAKERS MEDICAL UPDATE:
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Lakers forward Anthony Davis underwent an MRI today that confirmed an abdominal muscle strain. The injury occurred in the first quarter of Tuesday night’s game at Philadelphia.
Davis will return to Los Angeles today and be re-evaluated in approximately…
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Headache for JJ Redick
Anthony Davis has seldom missed a game this season but this injury could cost the Lakers dearly. Moreover, it is the worst time for the Lakers to sustain this damage as the team is already enduring inconsistency when it comes to results and is seeking balance for a prolonged period. It will be interesting to note how JJ Redick will cope with the departure of Davis, will he replace him with Jaxson Hayes or two-way player Christian Koloko in the starting lineup or go small with someone like Dorian Finney-Smith, is the question.
However, since he is due to get re-evaluated in one week, therefore, one could expect Anthony Davis to return to the squad soon. Furthermore, it should also be kept in mind that the trade deadline is near and the Lakers could make adequate recruitments to pacify the damage.