Anthony Davis injury: Latest updates and estimated return date after rib injury

Lakers' new acquisition Anthony Davis has enjoyed a fruitful start to life in LA after making his debut for Lakers this season. His pre-season debut for Lakers was an absolutely dominating one. His regular-season debut may t have ended well for Lakers, as y succumbed to a loss to ir LA neighbours, Clippers, but Anthony Davis did put up 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in 37 minutes of play in 112–102 loss.

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In Lakers’ game against Phoenix Suns, LA-based side had to endure a scorching start from Suns. While Lakers were eventually able to pull off for a 123-115 win in final minutes, win came at some cost for LA Lakers. Anthony Davis was forced to sit out Lakers’ 120-94 win against Warriors at Chase Center.

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Why is Anthony Davis t playing? 

former Pelicans star took a beating in Lakers’ win against Suns and ended up taking a shot to ribs in first quarter of victory. While he did return to locker room between third and fourth quarters to get taped up, Anthony Davis was afforded some much-needed rest against Warriors. And with good reason. 

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Anthony Davis' return imminent

Kyle Kuzma took Davis' place in line-up against Warriors and registered a 22-point return with five rebounds and two assists. Lakers can, refore, in such circumstances afford former Pelicans star some rest. In post-match conference, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel said that Anthony Davis' x-rays had come back negative. This means that injury he suffered to ribs against Phoenix suns is definitely t long-term. According to an ESPN report, Davis is likely to be back in Lakers' line-up for ir upcoming game against Sacramento Kings. 

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