Anthony Davis is back in action, and Lakers fans can breathe a sigh of relief! After a scare with his left eye during the clash against the Raptors, AD’s ready to hit the court again against the Grizzlies. Let’s dive into the latest from the Lakers’ camp.
AD’s Eye Drama: No Goggles, No Problem
So, picture this: AD takes a nasty poke to the eye from Jakob Poeltl, hits the deck in agony, and every Lakers fan holds their breath. Fast forward to Tuesday, and he’s cleared to play, saying, “A couple scratches in my eye… But I am cleared to play.” The guy even visited an ophthalmologist just to be sure. And guess what? No goggles for him. Remember when he tried those in the bubble and ditched them after 20 seconds? Classic AD.
Christian Wood’s Knee Woes
While AD’s back, Christian Wood isn’t quite there yet. After knee surgery in September, he’s still feeling the pain. Coach JJ Redick mentioned, “Weโre going to scale him back,” and we’ll know more in about four weeks. In my opinion, Wood’s absence is a bummer, but hey, the Lakers have depth, right?
Jaxson Hayes Steps Up
With AD sidelined, Jaxson Hayes stepped up big time. The young gun dropped 12 points and snagged 6 boards, making a strong case for more minutes. Austin Reaves couldn’t help but praise him, saying, “I thought Jaxson was amazing tonight.” And honestly, who doesn’t love seeing a young player seize the moment? It’s like finding a hidden gem in your sneaker collection.
Anthony Davis says he is cleared to play against Memphis and will not wear protective goggles
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten)
LeBron Doing LeBron Things
Of course, when AD’s out, you know who’s gonna step upโLeBron. The King notched his 115th career triple-double, leading the Lakers on a 53-30 run to close out the game. “AD is a big-time rebounder, so I had to pick up some of the slack,” LeBron said. It’s like watching a master chef whip up a gourmet dish with whatever’s in the fridge. You just know it’s gonna be good.
So, with AD back and LeBron doing his thing, the Lakers are looking strong. But here’s a thought: Can they keep this momentum going and make a serious playoff push? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sureโit’s gonna be a wild ride!
