The Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to return from injury on Monday in time to play in his team’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Thomas Bryant filled in for Davis during the Lakers’ 143-138 win against the San Antonio Spurs as Davis recovered from a left calf contusion that he picked up during Friday’s 105-94 win against the Spurs.
“He was kicked at some point in the second half [Friday] night and it’s a little irritated, a little bruising,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham confirmed prior to Saturday’s game. “So just trying to stay ahead of it and be a little cautious and take our time with it. But he’s out [of Saturday’s game].”
Davis has been a key member of the Lakers’ success this season, averaging 33.4 points on 64.4% shooting, 17.6 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks in his first five games this season. Before injuring his left calf, Davis scored 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 blocks during the Lakers’ win on Friday.
The 29-year-old player’s power forward/center has struggled to remain fit over the past two seasons, missing the majority of both seasons’ games due to injury. This is the second time that Davis has been sidelined this season, the first time being on October 28 against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to lower back tightness.
