UPDATE: Anthony Davis' Injury Status for Lakers vs Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers have listed Anthony Davis on the injury report against the Golden State Warriors

Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors have been in a slump for most of the season, despite superstar point guard Steph Curry recently being named to his 11th All-Star appearance. Curry has consistently been the second-best NBA player of this generation, with just one man standing in his way.

The Warriors host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, as Curry goes against his biggest on-court rival, LeBron James. Curry and James always put on a show when they match up against each other, making for an exciting one in Golden State on Saturday.

Unfortunately for fans and the Lakers, James and co-star Anthony Davis have both been put on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup.

Nov 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and forward Anthony Davis (3) against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA Cup game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Los Angeles Lakers have stated that Anthony Davis will play against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.

JJ Redick said that LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available tonight.

Dorian Finney-Smith will start in place of Rui Hachimura (calf) tonight.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) January 26, 2025

The Lakers originally listed Davis as probable for Saturday's matchup with right calf soreness. Davis joins James on the injury report, who is also listed as probable as he manages a left foot injury. With such a massive matchup against their division rivals, the Lakers certainly need their superstar duo on the court to keep up with a player of Curry's caliber.

Davis is averaging 25.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 2.2 blocks per game this season and is likely on his way to his 10th career All-Star appearance. Davis and James have been phenomenal this year to take the Lakers to the top of the Pacific Division with a 24-18 record, as Saturday's matchup in Golden State will be a big test for both teams.

The Warriors and Lakers tip off at 8:30 p.m. PT on Saturday at Chase Center.

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