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Not the Christmas present any athlete would want! Early in the Lakers‘ Christmas Day game against the Warriors, Anthony Davis went down with a left ankle injury. He had been tracking a missed shot by the Lakers when he appeared to misstep with his left foot, causing him to fall to the floor. Ouch! Though Davis got back up, he moved cautiously and struggled to continue playing. He ended his short stint with 0 points and two rebounds in just seven minutes before being ruled out for the remainder of the game.

The team listed Davis as questionable before the game due to a left shoulder contusion, but he ended up playing. Even though he often shows up on the injury report, Davis has actually managed to suit up for most of LA’s games this season. So far, he has played in 28 games, which is a solid amount given his injury history.

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He didn’t return after exiting ahead of the second quarter and remained in the locker room. He has been officially ruled out of the match. Lakers Nation is anxious. Fans on X expressing their thoughts.

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Fans know how important Anthony Davis if the Lakers want to make it to the playoffs

One fan wrote, “Damn hope it’s nothing serious *praying hands emoji*”. Davis has been the backbone of the team, consistently putting up superstar numbers, and when he goes down, it shakes the entire foundation. If it’s something minor, the Lakers can breathe a sigh of relief.

But if it turns into a long-term problem, we could see their playoff chances take a major hit.

“Hope the injury isn’t too bad. He’s been healthy and playing great since the start of last season.” tweeted another fan. For the first time in a while, he’s been able to stay on the court consistently and show the world his full potential. In 28 games this season, Davis has averaged 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.2 blocks per game, providing the kind of dominant two-way play that the Lakers need to remain competitive in the Western Conference.

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If this injury turns out to be something serious, it would be a devastating blow not just for Davis, but for the Lakers as a whole.

It wouldn’t be Lakers Nation without someone mentioning LeBron James. A netizen wrote “All good Bron Got us Rest up”. Bron stepped up on Christmas. LeBron’s ability to step up in these crucial moments has been a hallmark of his career. He tallied 31 points, 10 assists, and 4 rebounds.

LeBron’s ability to step up in these crucial moments has been a hallmark of his career.

Another fan reacted with “Tough break for the Lakers as Anthony Davis exits the game against the Warriors. Hoping for a speedy recovery, but this could be a huge challenge for LA tonight. *praying hands* *broken heart*”. The injury comes at a particularly tough time, as the Lakers are fighting to stay relevant in the playoff race. But the Lakers overcame the challenge tonight.

 

They have handed a loss to the Warriors tonight, but it could’ve gone either way.

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One fan seemed very confident, they wrote “It’s fine let him rest and be ready for Saturday”. While it’s natural for fans to feel the pressure in the moment, especially with a game against the Kings ahead, letting Davis rest and ensuring his full recovery for the weekend makes sense. The Lakers’ success this season relies heavily on Davis being at his best, and pushing him back into action too soon could risk further injury.

 

 

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