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Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES — Lakers big man Anthony Davis was a late scratch Friday night because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot, the team announced about 30 minutes before its game against the Brooklyn Nets.
Davis has played in all but two games for L.A. this season, averaging 25.8 points on 52.3% shooting, 11.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.1 blocks.
Jaxson Hayes started at center with Davis out.
Lakers coach JJ Redick complimented Hayes’ effort in the Lakers’ win Wednesday over the Miami Heat that snapped a three-game losing streak.
“That was his best game that he’s had since he returned from injury,” Redick said of Hayes, who missed 21 games from mid-November through late December due to an ankle injury. “It’s been a long time, obviously, since he felt that pop and that juice that he can provide the activity and all that stuff.”
Brooklyn has lost six of its past seven games, including a 59-point trouncing by the LA Clippers on Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that star forward Anthony Davis will not be available for their highly anticipated matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Davis, who has been dealing with a lingering calf injury, will sit out as a precautionary measure to ensure he is fully healthy for the remainder of the season.
This news comes as a blow to Lakers fans, who were hoping to see Davis back on the court to help the team secure a crucial victory against the formidable Nets. Without Davis in the lineup, the Lakers will have to rely on their depth and defensive prowess to contain the high-powered offense of Brooklyn.
While Davis’ absence is certainly a setback, the Lakers are still a formidable team with LeBron James leading the way. Fans can expect a hard-fought battle between two of the top teams in the league, even without Davis on the court.
As the Lakers continue to prioritize Davis’ long-term health and well-being, fans will have to wait a little longer to see the dynamic duo of Davis and James back in action together. In the meantime, the Lakers will look to rally together and secure a statement win against the Nets in Davis’ absence.
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