Anthony Davis’ injury status in Grizzlies-Lakers game

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UPDATE: Anthony Davis has returned for Sunday’s game (h/t Underdog NBA).

UPDATE: Anthony Davis is available to return for Sunday’s game (h/t Underdog NBA).

On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers play the Memphis Grizzlies at home.

During the second half, All-Star forward Anthony Davis went to the locker room with an injury.

The 2020 NBA champion had 28 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 11/18 from the field and 1/4 from three-point range in 24 minutes of action.

Via Underdog NBA: “Status Alert: Anthony Davis (shoulder) headed to locker room Sunday.”

There has been no word from the Lakers on his status for the rest of the night.

Via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin: “Anthony Davis stayed in the game briefly before going back to the locker room to have his shoulder looked at. Awaiting word from the team on his availability for the rest of the night.”

Davis entered the game averaging 27.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.0 blocks per game.

Via Khobi Price of the So Cal News Group: “END OF 3rd Q.: Lakers 86, Grizzlies 77, Memphis won 3rd Q. 31-22, including winning the final 6:21 of the quarter 19-5, with most of that coming without Anthony Davis on the floor. Davis hasn’t rejoined the team on the bench since they went back to the locker room midway through the 3rd quarter.”