Is Anthony Davis playing tonight against Memphis Grizzlies? Latest injury update for 9x All-Star (Nov. 13)

Anthony Davis is listed as probable to play in Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The nine-time NBA All-Star is on the injury report again, citing left plantar fasciitis. Davis sustained that injury on Nov. 4 against the Detroit Pistons. He aggravated a pre-existing ailment on his left foot after a hard landing on that leg during the fourth quarter of the 115-103 loss.

Davis missed the Nov. 6 game against Memphis because of it. The good news is that he isn't on the injury report because of the eye injury he suffered against the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Davis exited the game in the third quarter after Jakob Poeltl poked him in the eye while the Lakers guard blocked his shot.

Davis didn't return. According to coach JJ Redick. his star player couldn't see from his left eye. As per ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Davis got his eye examined by an ophthalmologist after he developed swelling following contact with Poletl.

During Tuesday's media availability, Davis said the doctors cleared him to play.

Anthony Davis stats vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Anthony Davis has played 38 games against the Memphis Grizzlies, averaging 23.2 points, 11.4 rebounds and 2.9 blocks. They have been one of his favorite opponents for the past two years. In 2022-23, Davis tallied 29.0 ppg, 20.5 rpg and 3.5 bpg in two games. In 2023-24, he had 28.7 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 4.7 apg and 3.3 bpg.

The Lakers struggled in his absence when the teams met on Nov. 6. The Lakers lost 131-114, failing to contain the Grizzlies defensively. Memphis scored a whopping 60 points in the paint while allowing only 44 paint points for the Lakers. Those numbers could likely change with Davis in the lineup.

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How to watch Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Lakers?

ESPN will nationally televise the Memphis Grizzlies-LA Lakers game in the U.S. FanDuel Sports Network Southeast and Spectrum SportsNet will provide coverage in local regions. Fans abroad can watch the game live online via NBA League Pass. The game begins at 10:00 p.m. ET.

The Lakers are -6.5-point favorites to win at home with a -257 money line. Anthony Davis is favored to score under 28.5 points and grab under 12.5 rebounds.