During the Lakers vs. Heat matchup, LeBron James and Darvin Ham received concerning news regarding Anthony Davis. Davis, known for mid-season injuries, appeared to continue the trend as he suffered an apparent injury during the game against the Miami Heat, last year’s runners-up. The Lakers, along with Darvin Ham, showed evident concern when their star player went down.

Anthony Davis initially played in the second half of the game for the Lakers, but he struggled to regain his form. Despite warming up for the second half, his efforts were in vain. It was later revealed that he had experienced a hip/groin spasm, forcing him to leave the game. As a result, LeBron James had to take over in Davis’s absence, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic.

In his 19 minutes on the court for the Lakers, Anthony Davis had already contributed his typical well-rounded statistics. He had scored nine points and recorded three assists, showcasing his offensive skills against Jimmy Butler and the Heat. Additionally, he grabbed six rebounds before leaving the game for the night.

This injury comes as a significant setback for the Lakers, occurring after just six games of the season. They now face the challenge of finding suitable rotations to fill the nearly 39 minutes of playing time that Davis typically occupies, along with matching his production. Davis currently averages 26.3 points and 13 rebounds for the team, making his absence a significant loss. His contributions, which include 3.7 blocks and 1.2 steals per game, will be challenging to replicate unless several of their big men step up to fill the void.