Is Anthony Davis Playing Tonight vs Mavericks? Lakers Release Injury Report Ahead of Christmas Day Games

Ahead of the Christmas Day games, fans are wondering whether Anthony Davis will take to the court tonight. The Lakers face a tough opposition in the form of the Mavericks and Laker fans will be hoping AD laces up.

A Christmas day game is a momentous occasion for any player and team. A chance to be viewed for your talent and skill by everyone from the United States. And the world. NBA Christmas games are a great crowd-puller.

As for the Lakers, they haven’t been in great form without AD and the question remains whether he will play for them.

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Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? Lakers Release injury report ahead of the road game

As per the latest injury report, Anthony Davis is listed as OUT with a foot injury. He joins Juan Toscano-Anderson on the list and the timeline for his return is unclear.

Double-checked and Thomas Bryant is indeed available to play tomorrow against the Mavericks and is off the injury report after hurting his shoulder last night. pic.twitter.com/5uaqsyQGVw

— Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) December 24, 2022

It looks like AD won’t be playing in the Christmas game. LeBron James and the Lakers will have to carry the load in his absence. And it will be a big one.

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AD’s stats for the 2022-23 season

Davis has been in scintillating form for the Lakers. Right before his injury, he was averaging career-highs in points and rebounds. He was also putting up all-time numbers and helped pick up crucial wins over the likes of the Nuggets and the Bucks.

Davis was putting up 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks. On both ends of the floor, Davis’ impact was undeniable. Facing a lethal Luka Doncic, the Lakers will have hoped for Davis’ presence.

Unfortunately, they will have to rely on LeBron James.