Anthony Davis' Injury Status for Lakers vs Pelicans

The Los Angeles Lakers have listed Anthony Davis on the injury report vs the Pelicans

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The New Orleans and Los Angeles Lakers both face off in a back-to-back tonight after both teams narrowly won their first games of the NBA cup. Since it's a back-to-back, there are some questions on who is going to play on either side.

Last night against the San Antonio Spurs, Anthony Davis had a tremendous performance where he put up 40 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, and 1 steal on 54/50/83 shooting from the field. Davis has been an absolute menace and MVP candidate for the Lakers this season. Through 11 games, he's averaged: 31.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.1 blocks, and 1.2 steals on 56/42/80 shooting from the field.

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially listed Davis on the injury report as probable with left plantar fasciitis. It's a great sign for the Lakers, and a very unfortunate one for the Pelicans as they remain shorthanded.

The Lakers’ injury report for tonight in New Orleans:
— Biggest update is Rui Hachimura and Cam Reddish are questionable. pic.twitter.com/DFzYiSNS5k

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) November 16, 2024

With Daniel Theis being the starting center for the Pelicans, it's going to take a committee approach to stop Davis. However, no one has really done that yet this season, so it's easier said than done. Without Zion Williamson on the court either, the Pelicans will be incredibly shorthanded as they face off against the Lakers.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers face off at 8:00 p.m. EST tonight.

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