Is Anthony Davis Playing Tonight vs OKC Thunder? Lakers 8x All-Star’s Injury Report Before LeBron James’ Big Night in LA

Akash Murty | 07/02/2023

It would be a big day for LeBron James as well as for Los Angeles Lakers, if/when ‘The King’ becomes #1 scorer of the NBA. It can happen in the game against Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. But with that, the Purple and Gold would also except that the match result to go their way, and Anthony Davis must be on the floor for that to happen.

The way James has been playing this season, putting up those massive stats every other night, it should not be difficult against the Thunder. But without AD, there are only slight chances of them defeating this unpredictable team of youngsters that won a game by scoring 153 points last week and lost the very next game 141-114.

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So, will the 8x All-Star play tonight and make the big night of James sweeter? Let’s find out.

Is Anthony Davis playing tonight vs. the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co?

The Brow, who played in the Lakers’ latest loss against the Pelicans and balled out with 34 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, and 1 steal, has already missed 23 of the Lakers’ 54 outings this season.

As for tonight, much like most of his Lakers’ tenure, it’s uncertain whether he will play or not. He is on the Lakers’ injury list as ‘probable’ for right foot soreness and would be a game-time decision.

That should not be a surprise because the Lakers need to evaluate the man before every game, and it’s better to keep him on the injury list than to pay fines to the NBA if he would not play on the game day.

Also read: “Lakers are Inexplicably Incapable of Winning”: Skip Bayless Taunts LeBron James and Anthony Davis Following a Close Win Over Pacers

How would the Lakers approach the post-season after missing out on Big-3 of AD, LeBron, and Kyrie?

Just relying on James and Davis’ fitness would be one way. But even if they are aiming for a deeper playoff run, that is not going to take them there. The 4x MVP has been open about his disappointment in the Lakers’ management to land his former teammate.

That means irrespective of what Jeanie Buss has said publicly about trying it out with this very team, the LA team must be trying to still get something valuable for Russell Westbrook in the market.

Will they get it? We will get to know in a couple of days.

Also read: “Referees Cheated LeBron James And Should Be Fined”: Anthony Davis Blames Lakers Loss Against Celtics On Egregious Officiating

 

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About the author

Akash Murty

An Electrical and Electronics Engineer by degree, Akash Murty is an NBA Editor at The SportsRush. Previously a Software Engineer, Murty couldn’t keep himself away from sports, and his knack for writing and putting his opinion forward brought him to the TSR. A big Soccer enthusiast, his interest in basketball developed late, as he got access to a hoop for the first time at 17. Following this, he started watching basketball at the 2012 Olympics, which transitioned to NBA, and he became a fan of the game as he watched LeBron James dominate the league. Him being an avid learner of the game and ritually following the league for around a decade, he now writes articles ranging from throwbacks, and live game reports, to gossip. LA Lakers are his favourite basketball team, while Chelsea has his heart in football. He also likes travelling, reading fiction, and sometimes cooking.

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