Is Anthony Davis playing tonight vs Warriors? Could Lakers drop LeBron James and AD?

Los Angeles Lakers take on fallen giants Golden State Warriors in an NBA regular-season game on Thursday. It is well kwn that y will miss ir star LeBron James. However, fans have also posed all-important question - ‘is Anthony Davis playing tonight?’ 

Reports emerged that former New Orleans Pelicans star might be a doubt for clash against Warriors. Davis has been in fine form for Lakers this season and has supported LeBron James to lift Lakers to top of Western Conference standings. With LeBron James ruled out of clash against Warriors, Lakers would hop on to any chance that gives way to Anthony Davis' return to court.

Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? Lakers stars doubtful after an elbow injury

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Anthony Davis injury update: Is Anthony Davis playing tonight?

Anthony Davis was in thick of action against former club New Orleans Pelicans. However, an elbow injury has put his prospects of facing Warriors in question. Lakers have moved quickly to name him as a probable for Warriors clash. power forward is essential to ir run in  business end of NBA season. However, an Anthony Davis return is possible against rebuilding Golden State Warriors side subject to medical clearance.

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Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? Anthony Davis' stats before injury

Anthony Davis has featured in 49 games for Lakers this season. power forward avers 26.7 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists while shooting 50.9 per cent from field, 32.3 per cent from beyond arc and 84.5 per cent from free-throw line. Anthony Davis becomes an unrestricted free nt this summer once he drops his 2019-20 player option with Lakers. However, prevailing thought is that Chicago native will sign again with Los Angeles Lakers.

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When is Anthony Davis coming back? Anthony Davis' injury might result in him missing  Warriors clash

While it is t yet certain when Anthony Davis is coming back to action, fans can hope for an Anthony Davis return during Lakers clash against Grizzlies on weekend. Davis might also feature in game vs Warriors. However, it is highly unlikely considering that Lakers need Davis fit for latter sts of season.

For ‘is Anthony Davis playing tonight’ question, it would be prudent to believe that power forward won't take court on Thursday. 

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