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Anthony Davis could miss Lakers' bubble opener

Anthony Davis could miss Lakers' bubble opener vs. Clippers with eye injury

 Anthony Davis sat in the ballroom Tuesday wearing Los Angeles Lakers shorts, a long-sleeved T-shirt, a black ball cap and dark glasses.

It wasn't especially bright in the room, but Davis had to protect his eyes. Having been poked in the eye during a scrimmage on Saturday, Davis was still experiencing discomfort from the injury. Lakers coach Frank Vogel said that it's possible Davis won't play in the team's bubble opener on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers. 안전토토사이트

"We're hopeful that he does and we'll see how that plays out," Vogel said. "He's going to continue to be evaluated each day."

Vogel, who has used the term "discomfort" on several occasions to describe Davis' situation since Saturday, was asked to elaborate. Does that mean blurred vision? "I don't know if I'm allowed to really get into the details of it, other than that's what they told me to report," Vogel said. "So that's all I can give you."

Davis looked dominant in L.A.'s second scrimmage since reporting to Orlando, putting up nine points and 10 rebounds in limited minutes before exiting the game when Carter-Williams' hand inadvertently caught Davis' face while he was swiping for the ball. Davis, an eight-year veteran, averaged 26.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.4 blocks in his inaugural season with the Lakers before the NBA went on hiatus in March.

The Lakers will have to update Davis' status on Wednesday, according to league rules. The NBA recently told teams in a memo that participation status for every player -- detailing an injury, illness or the potential for a rest day -- has to be submitted by 5 p.m. ET the day before a game, according to The Undefeated's Marc Spears.

Vogel's colloquial use of "day to day" for Davis is not an accepted status. Teams must choose to designate their players as available, probable, questionable, doubtful or out.


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