Lakers will probably be with out Anthony Davis (calf) in opposition to Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — Los Angeles Lakers star huge man Anthony Davis will sit out Saturday in opposition to the Spurs due to a left calf contusion, Lakers coach Darvin Ham introduced earlier than the sport.

“He was kicked in some unspecified time in the future within the second half (Friday) evening and it is a little bit irritated, (there may be) a little bit bruising,” Ham mentioned. “So simply attempting to remain forward of it and be a little bit cautious and take our time with it. However he is out.”

Davis had 25 factors, 15 rebounds and three blocks in Los Angeles’ win over San Antonio on Friday, persevering with a sizzling stretch wherein he has averaged 33.4 factors on 64.4% taking pictures, 17.6 rebounds and a pair of.6 blocks in his final 5 video games.

“Simply it being a back-to-back, the load he was carrying, particularly with (LeBron James) out, it is simply the sensible and proper factor to do,” Ham mentioned of the choice to relaxation Davis. “We do not need to push him this early within the season. And whenever you’re speaking about totally different muscle tissue and ligaments, it is one thing that may simply flip right into a year-long difficulty. So simply to keep away from that, we do not need to put any further pressure on the realm.

“The medical individuals determined it was the correct factor to do and I completely agree.”

After lacking greater than half of the Lakers’ video games the final two seasons due to numerous accidents, Davis acknowledged throughout coaching camp that his purpose for this season could be to have the ability to play all 82 video games.

Saturday is the Lakers’ 18th sport of the season and it will likely be the second that Davis has missed. He additionally sat out Oct. twenty eighth in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves due to decrease again tightness.

Ham added that James, who missed 5 video games with a left groin pressure earlier than returning Friday, would play on Saturday.