Anthony Davis exits the Lakers’ loss to the Warriors after hitting his head

Dave McMenaminESPN staff writerMay 11, 2023, 07:32 a.m3 minutes to read

San Francisco — Anthony Davis came out from Los Angeles Lakers121-106 Game 5 loss to Golden State Warriors Wednesday night in the middle of the fourth quarter and did not return after being accidentally hit to the side of the head by Golden State Kevon Looney.

Davis was initially evaluated on the Lakers’ bench by athletic trainer John Eshop before retreating to the back of the arena for further medical attention.

Davis was placed in a wheelchair and taken to a training room after feeling “dizzy,” a source told ESPN. However, Davis was able to leave the arena at the end of the night and head to the team bus without any help.

A source close to the Lakers center told ESPN there was no mention of a concussion after Davis’ initial evaluation.

Lakers coach Darvin Hamm said after the game, “Obviously everyone saw he hit the head, but we just checked him.” “He seems to be doing a really good job. That’s where he’s at. This is how he is now.”

Davis’ agent, Rich Paul of the Klutch Sports Group, as well as his parents and Lakers Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka visited the training room after the game to check on the Lakers star.

While both players positioned themselves in the lane for a possible rebound of Angelo Russell Drive to the basket, Looney’s left elbow made contact with the right side of Davis’ face, near his temple.

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When Russell’s throw fell through the net with 7:43 left in the fourth quarter to cut the Warriors’ lead to 99-88, Davis immediately cowered in pain and his hands covered his head. important subbed Roy Hashimura in favor of Davis on the ensuing dead ball with 7:34 left.

Davis was effective up to that point, totaling 23 points on 10-for-18 shooting with nine rebounds and three assists. It was the third game in which he scored 20 or more points after putting up only 11 points in Los Angeles’ Game 2 loss at Golden State.

Davis’ official status going forward is unclear. The team did not specify, through a spokesperson, Davis’ reason for leaving the game or his potential presence to play in Game 6.

NBA protocol states that a player with a concussion is prohibited from returning to action on the same day or the following calendar day and must complete a league-mandated reinstatement process that includes frequent monitoring and a series of increased-intensity exercises prior to that. acquitted.

If Davis was diagnosed with a concussion, it would not be cleared until 24 hours after the initial injury, or late Thursday night.

The Lakers, who advanced 3-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals, host Game 6 on Friday night in Los Angeles.

Many of Davis’ teammates were optimistic about the big man.

“I think he’ll play,” Lakers guard Austin Reeves He said.

added LeBron James: “The medical team said it’s getting better. That’s the most important thing.”

Los Angeles played the defending champions to a stalemate for the first quarter and a half of the year before Golden State stumbled on one of their patented runs. The Warriors outscored the Lakers 25-7 from a 4:22 mark in the second quarter to a 9:10 mark for the third to take their biggest lead of the game, up 18 points.

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The Lakers never got closer than nine the rest of the way.

Los Angeles will get a second chance to end the series and advance to the Western Conference Finals on home soil, with the Lakers trailing 6-0 so far this postseason.

“We didn’t get our act together tonight, so I’m looking forward to seeing our fans in another second-round match,” James said. “You know, those six games have gone out the window. It’s over and over. Our job is to try to be 1-0 on Friday. I’m looking forward to this opportunity.”

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