AD avoids concussion protocol, probable for Game 6 vs. Dubs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Los Angeles Lakers star center Anthony Davis is not in concussion protocol after sustaining a head injury on Wednesday and is listed as probable to play in Game 6 against the Warriors on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers coach Darvin Ham provided an update to reporters on Davis’ status Thursday afternoon after there was concern that the 6-foot-10 big man could enter the league’s concussion protocol and miss Game 6 and potentially Game 7.
Davis is “doing good,” Ham said, and after checking on his center earlier on Thursday added that he’s “feeling great.”
TNT’s Chris Haynes reported Thursday morning, citing sources, that Davis was “expected to be available” for Friday’s game barring a setback.
Shortly after, ESPN NBA reporter Dave McMenamin gave more insight into Davis’ status.
“I spoke to a source close to Davis this morning who told me that he believes there is no scenario that he can envision where Anthony Davis does not play in Game 6,” McMenamin reported on ESPN’s “NBA Today” on Thursday afternoon. “The source adding: ‘It’s the playoffs.'”
Still, McMenamin reported that Davis will continue to be monitored by the team before making a final decision come game time.
Davis sustained the injury midway through the fourth quarter of Golden State’s 121-106 win when Warriors center Kevon Looney’s arm made contact with the Lakers star’s face while fighting for a rebound.
The 6-foot-10 center is averaging 22.4 points on 58.1 percent shooting with 13.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.2 blocks in 37 minutes played so far in the best-of-seven series.
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This is promising news for the Lakers, who have a chance to close out the series in front of their fans at home — and they might get to do so with their star center beside them.
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