Lakers big man Anthony Davis exits Christmas game with sprained left ankle
Lakers big man Anthony Davis didn’t return for Los Angeles against Golden State after spraining his left ankle midway through the first quarter
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LeBron James and the Lakers delivered once more when big man Anthony Davis went down.
Davis didn't return for Los Angeles against Golden State on Wednesday night after spraining his left ankle midway through the first quarter.
“It's always difficult to play without AD, so I guess our job is even more heightened, we have to do a little bit more,” James said after the Lakers’ 115-113 victory. “Everyone has to chip in, especially on the defensive end because AD is our anchor. I thought guys did a great job of just playing off one another, getting to where we wanted to get to offensively and also being able to buckle down and get timely stops versus a really good offensive team.”
Davis stepped awkwardly and rolled the ankle while moving through the paint toward the Lakers basket and exited with 4:48 remaining in the quarter. He went to the locker room and initially was listed as questionable to come back.
