Anthony Davis leaves the game due to Achilles injury

Los Angeles Lakers striker Anthony Davis, left, tries to pass the ball while Denver Nuggets guards, center Jamal Murray and Monte Morris defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, February 14 of 2021 in Denver.  (AP Photo / David Zalubowski)

Anthony Davis did not return in the second half after suffering an Achilles tendon strain. (AP Photo / David Zalubowski)

Anthony Davis left Sunday’s game against the Denver Nuggets after suffering an Achilles tendon strain.

Los Angeles Lakers announced the diagnosis during the second semester. Davis will have an MRI scan on Monday.

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Davis has aggravated tendonosis in his Achilles tendon and is experiencing swelling. The Los Angeles Lakers star did not return in the second half after suffering the injury at the end of the second half

Davis hobbles alone

Davis suffered the injury while driving towards the basket, passing the Nuggets center’s Nikola Jokic. He grimaced when he planted his right leg and limped after being knocked down by Jokić in the play. He bent down to grab his right ankle, but was able to stay in the game momentarily to make free throws.

The Lakers then fouled to allow Davis to leave the game with 2:36 left in the first half. He walked cautiously to the locker room alone.

Davis lost time last week with Achilles disease

Davis lost two games last week after being diagnosed with right Achilles tendonosis, a chronic tendon disease. Domingo scored his second game back from injury.

Davis, an All-Star seven times, averages 22.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.9 blocks, while shooting 53.5 percent of the field.

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