Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis had to leave the game against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night after getting hit in the face while blocking a dunk attempt. The injury occurred during the third quarter when Davis went up to reject the dunk by Jakob Poeltl but got struck in the eye in the process. He was down on the floor for a while before heading to the locker room and was later ruled out for the rest of the game with a left eye injury.
This unfortunate incident comes as Davis has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, a foot injury that has been bothering him since last season. His status for the upcoming game against the Memphis Grizzlies is now uncertain, depending on how quickly he can recover from the eye injury. Davis has been a key player for the Lakers this season, leading the team in points, rebounds, assists, and blocks.
Despite his injury history, Davis managed to play a career-high 76 games last season, showing his durability and importance to the team. His absence would be felt on both ends of the court, but it could provide more opportunities for other players like Jaxson Hayes and Christian Koloko to step up in his place.
The Lakers will be hoping for a speedy recovery for Davis as they look to maintain their momentum in the NBA Cup. His presence on the court is invaluable, and his scoring and defensive contributions will be sorely missed if he’s unable to suit up for the next game. Fans will be waiting anxiously for updates on his condition and hoping for a quick return to action for the star player.
