Lakers star Anthony Davis injured his left ankle in the loss to the Pistons, another blow to the oft-injured center

by Junna Base November 7, 2024

DETROIT (AP) – Lakers Star Anthony Davis injured his left ankle late in Los Angeles’ Lost to the Detroit Pistons on Monday evening

“I landed on the spot that killed me,” the NBA’s leading scorer said quietly after Detroit’s 115-103 win.

Davis made a layup and after being fouled by Pistons center Jalen Duren, he fell onto the court and grabbed his left ankle.

“I’ve been running it since last summer,” he said.

Davis stayed in the game and continued to score points. He finished the game with 37 points after scoring a season-high 38 points in a win at Toronto.

The 31-year-old Davis is averaging a league-high 32.6 points and is coming off an outstanding season in which the oft-injured center played 76 games.

Two hours before kickoff in Detroit, he was one of two Lakers warming up with shooting drills.

“He’s a true professional,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said. “There’s a reason he’s had the career he’s had and why he’s in the Hall of Fame. This is not only because of his talent, but also because he is a worker and loves the game.”

Los Angeles completes a five-game road trip at Memphis on Wednesday night.