All eyes are on Anthony Davis as the Western Conference Semifinals return to Los Angeles for Game 6 between the Lakers and Warriors.
After receiving an unintended hit to the head from Warriors center Kevon Looney, the eight-time All-Star was forced to leave Game 5 of the series. His future status was described as “unclear” following the game.
What does this mean for Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers? What we know about his injuries and availability is as follows.
Update on Anthony Davis’s Head Injury
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Davis was fighting for position on the inside when Looney accidentally elbowed him on the side of the head. Davis was taken out of the game, returned for further treatment, and eventually ruled out of Game 5 due to a head injury, according to the Lakers.
Here’s the play on which Davis was injured, as well as the aftermath, which involves him receiving medical attention on the bench before being led to the locker room:
Anthony Davis went back to the locker room after taking a shot to the face by Kevon Looney 😬 pic.twitter.com/t4X0wZ3eyL
— Backcourt Alerts (@BackcourtAlerts) May 11, 2023
Davis was being evaluated at Chase Center, according to Turner Sports’ Chris Haynes, with the possibility of a concussion looming as a possible diagnosis. Davis was wheeled into the locker room after his evaluation, according to Haynes.
Haynes later added that Davis “appears to have avoided a concussion and is doing better now,” which is a good indication for Davis and the Lakers.
Early diagnosis indicates Anthony Davis appears to have avoided a concussion and is doing much better now, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 11, 2023
The Lakers head coach Darvin Ham told reporters that he spoke with Davis, who “seems to be doing good already.”
Lakers head coach Darvin Ham provides an update on Anthony Davis
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) May 11, 2023
In 32 minutes, Davis finished with 21 points (on 10-of-18 shooting), nine rebounds, and three assists.
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Will Anthony Davis Be Available for Game 6?
According to Haynes, Davis is expected to be available for Game 6 “barring a setback.”
Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis (head injury) is expected to be available for Game 6 on Friday barring a setback, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 11, 2023
Between Games 5 and 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals series between the Lakers and Warriors, there is only a one-day break. If the Warriors force a Game 7, it will be played on Sunday, May 14, in Golden State.
Schedule For the Lakers vs. Warriors
The following is the schedule for the second-round series between Los Angeles and Golden State, with the final two games broadcast on ESPN.
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| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| May 2 | Lakers 117, Warriors 112 | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| May 4 | Warriors 127, Lakers 100 | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 6 | Lakers 127, Warriors 97 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| May 8 | Lakers 104, Warriors 101 | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| May 10 | Warriors 121, Lakers 106 | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| May 12 | Game 6 | TBD | ESPN |
| May 14 | Game 7* | TBD | ABC |
