In a bit of a surprise twist, the Denver Nuggets managed to take down the visiting Los Angeles at won their game in fact — even after their best player had exited the game for good at halftime.
All-Star Lakers center Anthony Davis appeared to injure his right leg in a collision with two-time MVP Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, following a nifty reverse layup finish, midway through the first quarter of the eventual 126-108 L.A. victory. He departed the game initially but took the floor again in the game’s second quarter, moving with noticeable pain.
Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports that AD is dealing with some pain in the foot, but the team is hoping he avoided a serious injury. McMenamin writes that L.A. will likely do an MRI to determine the extent of the ailment and figure out next steps.
The Brow’s fellow All-Star, LeBron James, along with four key Lakers role players, helped keep the team competitive offensively, eventually leading to its massive win, perhaps the 12-16 team’s best of the young 2022-23 NBA season.
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