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The Los Angeles Lakers faced the New Orleans Pelicans as their last opponents of the regular season. The Lakers big man Anthony Davis got injured in the game after clashing with Larry Nance Jr. in the air. Davis was seen leaving the court, walking gingerly, but he did not return.

 

Nevertheless, the Purple and Gold were able to secure a win despite their big man leaving mid-game thanks to a stellar display from LeBron James. After the game, Anthony Davis participated in a post-game interview where he shared his thoughts regarding his injury and his availability for the upcoming Play-In tournament, which will decide the Playoff future for the Lakers.

 

 

During the interview, Davis reaffirmed the fans that he would be available for the Play-In tournament. “I got shoved in the back and my back just locked up on me. It’s nothing concerning… I was in the air, so, yes, it was a dangerous play but I know (Nance) is not a dirty player. No doubt that I am going to play… Get some treatment, keep it loose, and just see how I feel over the next 24 to 36 hours.”

He revealed that the play by Nance was dangerous but also showed his sportsmanship, crediting the Pelicans PF for not being a dirty player. Anthony Davis also revealed that the injury was not concerning and that he would be available for the Play-In tournament. As for his immediate steps, AD revealed that he would be getting the necessary treatment and see how he feels in the next few days.

Lakers secure blowout win over Pelicans after AD gets injured

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans even after their big man, Anthony Davis, got injured. It was all possible because King James stepped up to lead his team to victory in the absence of AD. LeBron was an assist machine, dishing out 17 assists in the entire game, 13 of which came in the first half of the game. The future Hall of Famer also scored 28 points and collected 11 rebounds to lead his team to victory.

Austin Reaves stepped up as well, scoring 20 points. Youngster Rui Hachimura, on the other hand, maintained his consistency, scoring 11 points and collecting seven rebounds. However, Anthony Davis was the night star, scoring 30 points, collecting 11 rebounds, and providing 3 assists before he got injured.