Dave McMenamin: The initial belief is Anthony Davis experienced hip and back spasms after being pushed in the air by Larry Nance Jr. and landing awkwardly, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN.
Source: Twitter @mcten
Source: Twitter @mcten
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Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
In the last 365 days, no All-Star has played more games than Anthony Davis (94).
Only four players overall have played more…
Austin Reaves: 100
Dennis Schroeder: 97
Michael Porter: 96
Christian Braun: 96 pic.twitter.com/uEhFGzvSe8 – 7:25 PM
In the last 365 days, no All-Star has played more games than Anthony Davis (94).
Only four players overall have played more…
Austin Reaves: 100
Dennis Schroeder: 97
Michael Porter: 96
Christian Braun: 96 pic.twitter.com/uEhFGzvSe8 – 7:25 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Anthony Davis says there’s “no doubt” he will play in the Lakers’ Play-In game vs. the Pelicans.
(via @mcten)
pic.twitter.com/Pv77wtVxGW – 7:10 PM
Anthony Davis says there’s “no doubt” he will play in the Lakers’ Play-In game vs. the Pelicans.
(via @mcten)
pic.twitter.com/Pv77wtVxGW – 7:10 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis called the push from Larry Nance Jr. a “dangerous play” but said there was “no doubt” he will be ready to play in the play-in game on Tuesday pic.twitter.com/WhFeDjm12o – 6:44 PM
Anthony Davis called the push from Larry Nance Jr. a “dangerous play” but said there was “no doubt” he will be ready to play in the play-in game on Tuesday pic.twitter.com/WhFeDjm12o – 6:44 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis said his back tightened up on a shove late in the 4th, but that he’d definitely be playing on Tuesday. It helps that LAL don’t have to travel as they stay here to play NOP again. – 6:27 PM
Anthony Davis said his back tightened up on a shove late in the 4th, but that he’d definitely be playing on Tuesday. It helps that LAL don’t have to travel as they stay here to play NOP again. – 6:27 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis said his back locked up on him in the 4Q against the Pelicans, but “nothing concerning”, he added.
Expects to be available Tuesday. – 6:25 PM
Anthony Davis said his back locked up on him in the 4Q against the Pelicans, but “nothing concerning”, he added.
Expects to be available Tuesday. – 6:25 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Darvin said he’s not 100 percent sure, but he thinks it was just back spams for Anthony Davis, which he termed as “nothing serious.” He added that he’s “extremely optimistic” AD can play on Tuesday. AK – 6:16 PM
Darvin said he’s not 100 percent sure, but he thinks it was just back spams for Anthony Davis, which he termed as “nothing serious.” He added that he’s “extremely optimistic” AD can play on Tuesday. AK – 6:16 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham said he is “extremely” optimistic about the status of Anthony Davis moving forward, and thinks it was a spasm.
We’ll likely speak to Davis soon in the locker room. – 6:10 PM
Darvin Ham said he is “extremely” optimistic about the status of Anthony Davis moving forward, and thinks it was a spasm.
We’ll likely speak to Davis soon in the locker room. – 6:10 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis suffered a “spasm” and he’s “extremely optimistic” about him being available on Tuesday. – 6:09 PM
Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis suffered a “spasm” and he’s “extremely optimistic” about him being available on Tuesday. – 6:09 PM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Lakers won’t go far without Anthony Davis and that didn’t look good at the end of the game against Pelicans. Walking gingerly holding lower back. – 6:08 PM
Lakers won’t go far without Anthony Davis and that didn’t look good at the end of the game against Pelicans. Walking gingerly holding lower back. – 6:08 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
The Lakers are officially in the No. 8 spot in the West and will take on the Pelicans in the Play-In Tournament.
Hopefully, Anthony Davis is okay and ready to go for the game on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/7qQLdaAJwY – 6:04 PM
The Lakers are officially in the No. 8 spot in the West and will take on the Pelicans in the Play-In Tournament.
Hopefully, Anthony Davis is okay and ready to go for the game on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/7qQLdaAJwY – 6:04 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Final: Lakers 124, Pelicans 108
LeBron: 28 points, 11 rebounds, 17 assists, 5 steals
Anthony Davis: 30 points, 11 rebounds
Zion: 12 points on 4-of-13 shooting
New Orleans and L.A. play again Tuesday. Winner of that game advances to face Denver in the first round. – 6:02 PM
Final: Lakers 124, Pelicans 108
LeBron: 28 points, 11 rebounds, 17 assists, 5 steals
Anthony Davis: 30 points, 11 rebounds
Zion: 12 points on 4-of-13 shooting
New Orleans and L.A. play again Tuesday. Winner of that game advances to face Denver in the first round. – 6:02 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers clinch No. 8 in the play-in tournament and will play the No. 7 Pelicans right here in Nola in about 48 hours after winning 124-108 on Sunday. LeBron closes out his 21st season with his 5th triple-double (28p 17a 11r 5s). Anthony Davis had 30p 11r before exiting early – 6:01 PM
The Lakers clinch No. 8 in the play-in tournament and will play the No. 7 Pelicans right here in Nola in about 48 hours after winning 124-108 on Sunday. LeBron closes out his 21st season with his 5th triple-double (28p 17a 11r 5s). Anthony Davis had 30p 11r before exiting early – 6:01 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Anthony Davis went back to the locker room after an apparent injury. pic.twitter.com/qKT6K4wl1Y – 6:00 PM
Anthony Davis went back to the locker room after an apparent injury. pic.twitter.com/qKT6K4wl1Y – 6:00 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The initial belief is Anthony Davis experienced hip and back spasms after being pushed in the air by Larry Nance Jr. and landing awkwardly, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN. – 6:00 PM
The initial belief is Anthony Davis experienced hip and back spasms after being pushed in the air by Larry Nance Jr. and landing awkwardly, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN. – 6:00 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL will have won 11 of 14 games to close the season, with 2 losses coming with Davis missing all but 1 of 8 quarters after getting hit in the eye in the 1st Q vs. MIN (and then missing the GSW loss), to move up from the 10 seed to the 8.
We’ll see how AD is feeling postgame. – 5:59 PM
LAL will have won 11 of 14 games to close the season, with 2 losses coming with Davis missing all but 1 of 8 quarters after getting hit in the eye in the 1st Q vs. MIN (and then missing the GSW loss), to move up from the 10 seed to the 8.
We’ll see how AD is feeling postgame. – 5:59 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Anthony Davis appeared to suffer a back injury late in the 4th quarter in the Lakers’ final regular season game. pic.twitter.com/u8VeMLnb5O – 5:54 PM
Anthony Davis appeared to suffer a back injury late in the 4th quarter in the Lakers’ final regular season game. pic.twitter.com/u8VeMLnb5O – 5:54 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Anthony Davis appeared to suffer a back injury late in the 4th quarter in the Lakers’ final regular season game. pic.twitter.com/xO5aHMmYKJ – 5:54 PM
Anthony Davis appeared to suffer a back injury late in the 4th quarter in the Lakers’ final regular season game. pic.twitter.com/xO5aHMmYKJ – 5:54 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Lakers 115, Pelicans 94 with 5:22 left in the 4th quarter.
Anthony Davis limping towards the sideline and is now on the floor on his back by the Lakers bench in pain. – 5:49 PM
Lakers 115, Pelicans 94 with 5:22 left in the 4th quarter.
Anthony Davis limping towards the sideline and is now on the floor on his back by the Lakers bench in pain. – 5:49 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
That doesn’t look good… LAST thing the Lakers need right now is an AD injury – 5:48 PM
That doesn’t look good… LAST thing the Lakers need right now is an AD injury – 5:48 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis is walking gingerly off the court, checking out with 5:22 left in the 4th Q and the Lakers up 115-94. He’s being attended to by his athletic trainer, Jon Ishop, at center court. – 5:48 PM
Anthony Davis is walking gingerly off the court, checking out with 5:22 left in the 4th Q and the Lakers up 115-94. He’s being attended to by his athletic trainer, Jon Ishop, at center court. – 5:48 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Anthony Davis just asked to come out of the game. Jaxson Hayes is in to replace him. Lakers call timeout.
AD now leaning against the scorers table. It appears his back is bothering him. He’s now trying to stretch it out on the floor with an L.A. trainer. – 5:48 PM
Anthony Davis just asked to come out of the game. Jaxson Hayes is in to replace him. Lakers call timeout.
AD now leaning against the scorers table. It appears his back is bothering him. He’s now trying to stretch it out on the floor with an L.A. trainer. – 5:48 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis just asked for a sub and is walking gingerly off the floor with 5:22 to play.
LAL lead 115-94. – 5:48 PM
Anthony Davis just asked for a sub and is walking gingerly off the floor with 5:22 to play.
LAL lead 115-94. – 5:48 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis is walking off the court gingerly, asking for Jaxson Hayes to sub in for him.
Unsure of what’s hurting him. Appears to be on the left side of his body. He’s seating in front of the scorer’s table right now. – 5:47 PM
Anthony Davis is walking off the court gingerly, asking for Jaxson Hayes to sub in for him.
Unsure of what’s hurting him. Appears to be on the left side of his body. He’s seating in front of the scorer’s table right now. – 5:47 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Anthony Davis just motioned to the bench to ask for a sub and he’s walking off really slowly. Looks like he was reaching for his back. – 5:47 PM
Anthony Davis just motioned to the bench to ask for a sub and he’s walking off really slowly. Looks like he was reaching for his back. – 5:47 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis is up to 30 points with 11 boards and 3 assists with 1 block and steal in 76 games as he concludes a compelling case for All-NBA and Defensive POY/All-Defensive First Team.
Still 6 minutes to play. – 5:45 PM
Anthony Davis is up to 30 points with 11 boards and 3 assists with 1 block and steal in 76 games as he concludes a compelling case for All-NBA and Defensive POY/All-Defensive First Team.
Still 6 minutes to play. – 5:45 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron is looking at a potential career-high in assists. He’s got 17, career-high is 19, twice. Could have had 18 if AD didn’t get fouled there. – 5:41 PM
LeBron is looking at a potential career-high in assists. He’s got 17, career-high is 19, twice. Could have had 18 if AD didn’t get fouled there. – 5:41 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 99, Pelicans 77
LA has outscored New Orleans in all three quarters. They’ve led by as many as 32 points. This has been a dominant effort on both ends. LeBron has 17 points, 8 rebounds and 15 assists. AD and AR each have 20 points. DLo has 17. Rui has 11. – 5:27 PM
Third quarter: Lakers 99, Pelicans 77
LA has outscored New Orleans in all three quarters. They’ve led by as many as 32 points. This has been a dominant effort on both ends. LeBron has 17 points, 8 rebounds and 15 assists. AD and AR each have 20 points. DLo has 17. Rui has 11. – 5:27 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Anthony Davis left the game with 4 fouls and the Pelicans couldn’t take advantage. Defense was also awful as they just left guys wide open for 3 – 5:26 PM
Anthony Davis left the game with 4 fouls and the Pelicans couldn’t take advantage. Defense was also awful as they just left guys wide open for 3 – 5:26 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
LeBron touch pass to AD. His 15th assist. Lakers’ lead is 26 points. – 5:02 PM
LeBron touch pass to AD. His 15th assist. Lakers’ lead is 26 points. – 5:02 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Lakers 70, Pelicans 53.
Lakers in full control: shooting 60.8% (31-51) from the field, forced nine Pelicans turnovers for 13 LAL points.
Anthony Davis: 18 points (9-12), six rebounds. LeBron James: 13 points, 13 assists, four steals. Rui/Austin: 11 points each. – 4:45 PM
Halftime: Lakers 70, Pelicans 53.
Lakers in full control: shooting 60.8% (31-51) from the field, forced nine Pelicans turnovers for 13 LAL points.
Anthony Davis: 18 points (9-12), six rebounds. LeBron James: 13 points, 13 assists, four steals. Rui/Austin: 11 points each. – 4:45 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers take a 70-53 lead into halftime here in Nola. AD has 18p 6r; LeBron 13p 13a 4s; Rui 13p 6r; Reaves 11p. Every LAL starter is shooting 50% or better. Herb Jones leads NOP with 11p. – 4:45 PM
The Lakers take a 70-53 lead into halftime here in Nola. AD has 18p 6r; LeBron 13p 13a 4s; Rui 13p 6r; Reaves 11p. Every LAL starter is shooting 50% or better. Herb Jones leads NOP with 11p. – 4:45 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 70, Pelicans 53
A dominant first-half performance from LA. They shot 60.8% and scored 50 points in the paint — nearly as many as NOP has. AD has 18 points. LeBron has 13 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists. Rui and AR each have 11 points. – 4:45 PM
Halftime: Lakers 70, Pelicans 53
A dominant first-half performance from LA. They shot 60.8% and scored 50 points in the paint — nearly as many as NOP has. AD has 18 points. LeBron has 13 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists. Rui and AR each have 11 points. – 4:45 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of 1st half: Lakers 70, Pelicans 53
Jones 11 pts
McCollum 10 pts, 5 assts
Ingram 9 pts
Just an awful half from the Pels on both ends. LeBron (13 assts) has been picking them apart and AD (18 pts) is making it look easy. Inexplicably bad half from Zion. He has to be better. – 4:44 PM
End of 1st half: Lakers 70, Pelicans 53
Jones 11 pts
McCollum 10 pts, 5 assts
Ingram 9 pts
Just an awful half from the Pels on both ends. LeBron (13 assts) has been picking them apart and AD (18 pts) is making it look easy. Inexplicably bad half from Zion. He has to be better. – 4:44 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL take a 70-53 lead into the half, shooting 60.8% overall, including AD’s 9 of 12 and Hachimura’s 5 for 9, many coming on LeBron assists (13 total).
Points in the paint: 50 for LAL, 12 for New Orleans.
Pelicans did hit 9 of 25 3’s to LAL’s 5 of 14. LAL had 3 fewer turnovers. – 4:43 PM
LAL take a 70-53 lead into the half, shooting 60.8% overall, including AD’s 9 of 12 and Hachimura’s 5 for 9, many coming on LeBron assists (13 total).
Points in the paint: 50 for LAL, 12 for New Orleans.
Pelicans did hit 9 of 25 3’s to LAL’s 5 of 14. LAL had 3 fewer turnovers. – 4:43 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers extend their lead to 20 points, 53-33, with 5:38 left in the second quarter. They’ve outscored New Orleans 25-9 in the quarter. LeBron has 6 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. AD has 14 points. Austin Reaves has 9 points. DLo has 8. TP has 9. LA is shooting 62.2%. – 4:29 PM
The Lakers extend their lead to 20 points, 53-33, with 5:38 left in the second quarter. They’ve outscored New Orleans 25-9 in the quarter. LeBron has 6 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. AD has 14 points. Austin Reaves has 9 points. DLo has 8. TP has 9. LA is shooting 62.2%. – 4:29 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Tough shot by Ingram, but still a really good 1st qtr for the Lakers. Defense solid, AD & Bron def setting the tone early – 4:09 PM
Tough shot by Ingram, but still a really good 1st qtr for the Lakers. Defense solid, AD & Bron def setting the tone early – 4:09 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Brandon Ingram scored 9 points in the final three minutes of the first quarter. His flurry has got the Pelicans within 4 points of the lead. AD a tough matchup for Larry. – 4:08 PM
Brandon Ingram scored 9 points in the final three minutes of the first quarter. His flurry has got the Pelicans within 4 points of the lead. AD a tough matchup for Larry. – 4:08 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 28, Pelicans 24
Anthony Davis has 14 points. LeBron James has 8 assists — one off his season-high for a quarter. LA is shooting 56.5%. A solid performance so far on both sides of the ball. Brandon Ingram heated up to close the quarter with 9 points. – 4:08 PM
First quarter: Lakers 28, Pelicans 24
Anthony Davis has 14 points. LeBron James has 8 assists — one off his season-high for a quarter. LA is shooting 56.5%. A solid performance so far on both sides of the ball. Brandon Ingram heated up to close the quarter with 9 points. – 4:08 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of 1st: Lakers 28, Pelicans 24
Ingram 9 pts, 4 rebs
Jones 6 pts
Williamson 2 pts, 4 assts
AD (14 pts) has been dominant to start and the Lakers shot 56.5 percent as a team, but the Pels still managed to escape the quarter only down 4 after a buzzer-beating 3 by BI. – 4:08 PM
End of 1st: Lakers 28, Pelicans 24
Ingram 9 pts, 4 rebs
Jones 6 pts
Williamson 2 pts, 4 assts
AD (14 pts) has been dominant to start and the Lakers shot 56.5 percent as a team, but the Pels still managed to escape the quarter only down 4 after a buzzer-beating 3 by BI. – 4:08 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Brandon Ingram, in his return, hit 4 of 5 FG’s including a buzzer-beating 3 to close the 1st, getting NOP within 4 at 28-24.
Anthony Davis hit 7 of 10 shots for 14 points with 3 boards, and LeBron had 8 assists. – 4:08 PM
Brandon Ingram, in his return, hit 4 of 5 FG’s including a buzzer-beating 3 to close the 1st, getting NOP within 4 at 28-24.
Anthony Davis hit 7 of 10 shots for 14 points with 3 boards, and LeBron had 8 assists. – 4:08 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers lead 21-15 with 3:43 left in the first quarter. They’re shooting 62.5% (10 of 16). LeBron has assisted on eight of their 10 makes. Anthony Davis has 10 points. LA needs to shore up its 3-point defense, particularly helping too far off shooters just one pass away. – 3:59 PM
Lakers lead 21-15 with 3:43 left in the first quarter. They’re shooting 62.5% (10 of 16). LeBron has assisted on eight of their 10 makes. Anthony Davis has 10 points. LA needs to shore up its 3-point defense, particularly helping too far off shooters just one pass away. – 3:59 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Lakers are off to an incredibly hot start on offense, making 10 of their first 14 field goal attempts. AD already has 10 points on 5-8 shooting.
Pels have been able to remain in striking distance tho. LA leads 21-15. – 3:58 PM
Lakers are off to an incredibly hot start on offense, making 10 of their first 14 field goal attempts. AD already has 10 points on 5-8 shooting.
Pels have been able to remain in striking distance tho. LA leads 21-15. – 3:58 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
That action with LeBron and Rui running pick and roll, then Rui setting up AD at the rim, feels very reminiscent of the work between some combo of Kobe/Pau/Bynum/Odom back in the day. Fun stuff. AK – 3:57 PM
That action with LeBron and Rui running pick and roll, then Rui setting up AD at the rim, feels very reminiscent of the work between some combo of Kobe/Pau/Bynum/Odom back in the day. Fun stuff. AK – 3:57 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers open the game 5-for-5 from the floor to take a quick 11-4 lead over the Pelicans with 9:03 left in the first quarter. Timeout New Orleans.
Rui Hachimura has 5 points. Anthony Davis has 4 points. – 3:48 PM
The Lakers open the game 5-for-5 from the floor to take a quick 11-4 lead over the Pelicans with 9:03 left in the first quarter. Timeout New Orleans.
Rui Hachimura has 5 points. Anthony Davis has 4 points. – 3:48 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. New Orleans:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 17-6 – 3:01 PM
Lakers’ starters vs. New Orleans:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 17-6 – 3:01 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James and Anthony Davis have officially been upgraded to available vs. the Pelicans. – 2:51 PM
LeBron James and Anthony Davis have officially been upgraded to available vs. the Pelicans. – 2:51 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
As expected, LeBron and AD are both officially available against New Orleans. – 2:50 PM
As expected, LeBron and AD are both officially available against New Orleans. – 2:50 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Same as last year, Dalen Terry’s absolute top priority this summer has to be drilling that 3-point shot ad nauseam – 1:33 PM
Same as last year, Dalen Terry’s absolute top priority this summer has to be drilling that 3-point shot ad nauseam – 1:33 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby will finish tied for 1st in blocks during crunch time (final 5 mins) with Nic Claxton.
Both players tallied 17 crunch time blocks.
Anthony Davis and Chet Holmgren are 3rd/4th with 11 crunch time blocks – 6:19 PM
Wemby will finish tied for 1st in blocks during crunch time (final 5 mins) with Nic Claxton.
Both players tallied 17 crunch time blocks.
Anthony Davis and Chet Holmgren are 3rd/4th with 11 crunch time blocks – 6:19 PM
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Jovan Buha: Anthony Davis: “There’s no doubt I’m gonna play (on Tuesday).” -via Twitter @jovanbuha / April 14, 2024
Ryan Ward: Anthony Davis (left eye contusion) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for today’s game at New Orleans. -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / April 14, 2024