Anthony Davis Injury Update: Is AD hurt again?

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David Chao, MD

2 min read • April 20, 2023

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Anthony Davis Injury Update: Is AD hurt again?

Anthony Davis has been injured for the second time in two playoff games. This time the injury came after Davis was elbowed while going for a jump ball. 

The elbow caused a cut above one of Davis' eyes that seemed to blur his vision, with him going 4-14. 

Or maybe he just couldn't score on the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year, Jaren Jackson Jr.

According to the Pro Basketball Docs, Davis' injury isn't concerning, and he will play in Game 3.

But it seems that Lakers fans hold their breath whenever he goes for a rebound, dunk, or loose ball. 

Davis missed 20 straight games earlier in the season with a right foot stress injury.

In Game 1, Davis suffered a right shoulder injury that caused him to say, "I can't move my arm."

After a short stint in the locker room, he returned and had a dominant game on the defensive end with seven blocks and three steals.

Davis added 22 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists in Game 1.

Davis has played through a litany of injuries this season, so Lakers fans shouldn't worry about his availability. 

But he is a 6-foot-10 big man who puts his total effort on most of the team's defensive possessions. With the size, speed, and motor Davis has, his list of minor injuries will never cease.