Anthony Davis is expected to make his debut tonight as the LA Lakers take on the San Antonio Spurs in their third matchup of the season. He has only missed four games this campaign.
While Davis’ scoring average may not suggest that it’s his best season, his excellent play on both ends suggests otherwise. He hasn’t been as available, decisive, and dominant as he was in the past few seasons.
Many may rank his 2023-24 season better than his 2020 championship run in the ‘Orlando Bubble’.
What happened to Anthony Davis?
Anthony Davis was on the LA Lakers’ injury list due to an injury to his bilateral Achilles tendinopathy and hip spasm.
Due to the excessive workload and lack of rest, the first illness is non-contact. The hip spasm is a contact injury that Davis suffered in November and has been aggravated multiple times.
Davis was listed as questionable in the Lakers’ matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. However, he started and registered 27 points, 15 rebounds, and an assist, even though he lost.
Anthony Davis’ stats vs San Antonio Spurs
Davis has played 36 games against the Spurs, averaging 22.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks.
Friday’s game is the third and final time for Davis and the LA Lakers to play against the San Antonio Spurs this season. The nine-time NBA All-Star missed their last encounter due to injury, which the Spurs won 129-115. However, in their first matchup of the season, AD erupted for 37 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, and four steals to lead the Lakers to a 122-119 win.
Davis is having a solid season, averaging 24.9 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 53 games, shooting 55.3%.
After playing back-to-back nights, the Lakers (30-27) are currently ninth in the Western Conference and have won six of their last 10 games. Tonight’s game comes after they lost their matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs (11-45) are last in the Western Conference, having won only one of their last 10 games. After losing to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, they are currently on a two-game losing streak.
The teams are 1-1 against each other this season, leading into their third and final matchup of the regular season.
