The LA Lakers may have to deal with fielding a hobbled Anthony Davis, who pulled up with a shoulder injury during the 2nd quarter of Game 1.
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Anthony Davis and his LA Lakers started off in great fashion, wresting a first-quarter lead on the road. The Grizzlies are entering this game on the back of the best home record in the NBA (35-6).
The 2nd-seeded team staged a comeback during the 2nd quarter, however. With some crucial shots from the likes of Luke Kennard, Desmond Bane and All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr, Memphis entered halftime in possession of a 65-59 lead.
Anthony Davis suffered an injury in a collision
One of the turning points of the game came when Anthony Davis clashed with Ja Morant as he went up for a layup. Morant didn’t get the free throws he wanted, but their collision seemed to put Anthony Davis into discomfort.
Ja morant launched himself into the chest of Anthony Davis and wants 2 shots lmao pic.twitter.com/yyH1pPvt9d
— John (@iam_johnw) April 16, 2023
The Lakers called for a timeout, but the damage had been done.
AD is in some discomfort after that collison with Ja Morant. Has been holding his side running up and down the floor.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) April 16, 2023
Davis seemed to barely be able to move his arm after the fact. The 8-time All-Star had to go back to the locker room to receive further treatment.
The Grizzlies took full advantage of the Lakers missing their best defender. They generated some nice looks from range and turned the game on its head. The Lakers, meanwhile, were already on an offensive drought when AD was forced off the floor.
