Lakers Injury Report Vs. Grizzlies: Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell & Jaxson Hayes
Los Angeles Lakers Star Forward Out For Third Straight Game As Anthony Davis Battles Foot Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers may be without star forward Anthony Davis for a third consecutive game Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Davis missed the Lakers' last two games with a right foot injury.
Davis is averaging 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game this season. He is one of the most important players for the Lakers and his absence could be a major blow to their chances of winning.
Other Injuries Lakers Are Facing
The Lakers are also dealing with injuries to D'Angelo Russell and Jaxson Hayes. Russell is averaging 17.9 points and 6.2 assists per game this season, while Hayes is averaging 9.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
Russell is questionable for Tuesday's game with a right ankle sprain, while Hayes is probable with an illness.
The Lakers are 2-5 in their last seven games. They are currently in sixth place in the Western Conference with a record of 22-25.
Grizzlies Injury Report
The Memphis Grizzlies are also dealing with some injuries. Desmond Bane is out with a right ankle sprain, while Steven Adams is questionable with a right knee injury.
Bane is averaging 21.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this season. He is one of the Grizzlies' best players and his absence would be a major blow to their chances of winning.
Adams is averaging 6.9 points and 10.0 rebounds per game this season. He is one of the Grizzlies' best rebounders and his absence would be a major blow to their chances of winning.
The Grizzlies are 3-2 in their last five games. They are currently in second place in the Western Conference with a record of 30-15.
Conclusion
The Lakers and Grizzlies are both dealing with some injuries. The Lakers are without Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, and Jaxson Hayes, while the Grizzlies are without Desmond Bane and Steven Adams.
The Lakers are 2-5 in their last seven games, while the Grizzlies are 3-2 in their last five games. The Grizzlies are favored to win Tuesday night's game.