Published 12:03 IST, November 5th 2024

Shock For LA Lakers As Anthony Davis Injured Again! Star Hurts Ankle In Loss To Pistons

As the LA Lakers went down against the Detroit Pistons, NBA scoring leader and Lakers star Anthony Davis got injured after hurting his left ankle.

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Anthony Davis injured his ankle against the Detroit Pistons. | Image: AP
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NBA and Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is generally considered as an injury prone player. Injuries have plagued big man's career throughout time he has been in NBA but when is he completely healthy, he is one of best in league. As LA Lakers played against Detroit Pistons in ir NBA match up, Anthony Davis got injured again after hurting his left ankle. Amidst all of this LA Lakers went down against Detroit Pistons. 

Anthony Davis Injured Against Detroit Pistons 

 Lakers star Anthony Davis injured his left ankle late in Los Angeles’ loss to Detroit Pistons on Monday night

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“Landed on spot that’s been killing me,” NBA’s leading scorer said softly after Detroit’s 115-103 victory.

Davis went up for a layup and after being fouled by Pistons center Jalen Duren, he tumbled down to court and grabbed his left ankle.

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“I’ve been managing it since last summer,” he said.

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Davis stayed in game and continued to score, finishing with 37 points a game after he had a season-high 38 points in a win at Toronto.

Davis On A Roll In Terms Of Scoring In NBA

31-year-old Davis is scoring a league-high 32.6 points, coming off an outstanding season in which oft-injured center played in a career-high 76 games.

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Two hours before tipoff in Detroit, he was one of two Lakers warming up with shooting drills. 

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“He’s a pro’s pro,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said. “re’s a reason why he’s had career he’s had and why he’s going to be in Hall of Fame. It’s t just because of raw talent, but because he’s a worker and loves game.”

Los Angeles closes a five-game trip Wednesday night at Memphis. 

(With AP Inputs)

12:03 IST, November 5th 2024