What Happened to Anthony Davis? John Collins’ Low Blow Forces Lakers Star to Locker Room Grimacing in Pain
Los Angeles Lakers Star Anthony Davis Exits Game with Groin Injury After John Collins’ Low Blow
Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was forced to leave Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks after taking a low blow from John Collins in the first quarter. Davis immediately grimaced in pain and went to the locker room, where he was later ruled out for the rest of the game with a groin injury.
Davis' Injury a Major Blow to Lakers' Playoff Hopes
Davis' injury is a major blow to the Lakers, who are already without LeBron James due to a foot injury. Davis is the team's leading scorer and rebounder, and his absence will be a major challenge for the Lakers to overcome. The Lakers are currently in fourth place in the Western Conference, but they are just 1.5 games ahead of the fifth-place Phoenix Suns.
Davis Expected to Undergo MRI on Thursday
Davis is expected to undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the severity of his injury. The Lakers are hoping that the injury is not serious, but they will not know for sure until the results of the MRI are complete.
Collins Apologizes for Low Blow
Collins apologized for the low blow after the game, saying that he did not intend to injure Davis. "I was just trying to make a play on the ball," Collins said. "I didn't mean to hit him low. I hope he's okay."
Davis' Injury Highlights Dangers of Low Blows
Davis' injury highlights the dangers of low blows in basketball. Low blows can cause serious injuries, including groin injuries, testicular injuries, and abdominal injuries. Players should be aware of the dangers of low blows and should avoid making them.