The Los Angeles Lakers can breathe a small sigh of relief. According to multiple media reports, Anthony Davis managed to avoid a serious injury when he went down with a groin strain on Sunday afternoon against the Phoenix Suns, although it is unknown if he’ll be healthy in time to suit up for Game 5 on Tuesday.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Davis will be out on a day-to-day basis following the injury.
Sources: Lakers‘ Anthony Davis will be day-to-day with his groin strain.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 31, 2021
Anthony Davis (groin) will be day to day on a return, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 31, 2021
Considering what Davis being hurt for an extended period of time would mean for the team — both during these playoffs and with next season beginning on time in October — avoiding anything serious is gigantic. Having said that, L.A. has a job to do against the Suns, which looked fantastic once Davis went out of Game 4 en route to a win.
That’s where the worse news comes in: Both Charania and Wojnarowski report that it is not clear whether or not Davis will be healthy enough to take the floor for Game 5 on Tuesday evening in Phoenix.
Good news for AD and the Lakers: Davis avoided a more serious injury. He has a chance to play in Game 5 in Phoenix, but status is very much in question. https://t.co/CGwAHZDDL1
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 31, 2021
One source described Davis’ availability for Game 5 on Tuesday as “unclear.” https://t.co/cd1M0nFvwM
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 31, 2021
The Lakers lost on Sunday, 100-92, and while Davis struggled when he was on the floor, his lack of presence for the second half was noticeable. Now, he’s in a race against the clock to get his body to a place where he’ll be able to play and be effective in Game 5.
