Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis suffered a left eye contusion during the team's game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. The injury occurred in the first quarter when Davis was inadvertently hit in the face by Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis while scoring on a layup. As a result, Davis was forced to leave the game and will not return.
Despite the injury, Davis managed to contribute significantly during the 12 minutes he played. He scored eight points on 3-for-6 shooting, grabbed four rebounds, dished out two assists, and recorded one block. The Lakers were able to outscore the Warriors by six points while Davis was on the court.
Following Davis' exit, Lakers coach Darvin Ham turned to backup big man Jaxson Hayes to fill the void left by the All-Star forward. The Lakers, who entered the game with a one-game lead over the Warriors for the No. 9 spot in the Western Conference standings, will have to adjust their game plan in Davis' absence.
The injury to Davis serves as a setback for the Lakers as they continue to jockey for playoff positioning in a competitive Western Conference. The team will closely monitor Davis' condition and provide updates on his status as more information becomes available.
