Anthony Davis Exits Game Against The Nuggets With Foot Injury

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Although Anthony Davis is unquestionably one of the top big guys in the league right now, there always seems to be a problem with him.

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At the beginning of the season, Davis had some back problems. Later, he fell unwell, and in the game against the Nuggets, he sustained yet another injury.

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Davis appeared to have injured his foot while attempting to make a layup against Nikola Jokic in the opening period.

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He scowled as he fell, but to his credit, he kept playing for the remainder of the half.

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Though he didn't come back for the second half and it quickly became known that he wouldn't be playing again, it was as far as he could get.

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"Anthony Davis (right foot injury) will not return tonight"

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The Lakers will be praying that this isn't a long-term issue because they need him on the floor more than anything.

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After that terrible start, he has been the main factor in their fairly reasonable record, and if he is out for an extended length of time, they will once again fall in the standings.

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However, they have performed admirably without him against the Nuggets and are up by a point heading into the fourth.

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