Is Anthony Davis playing tonight against Philadelphia 76ers? Latest injury update for 9x All-Star (Nov. 8)

Anthony Davis is probable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. The nine-time NBA All-Star is on the LA Lakers injury report, citing a left plantar fasciitis. It's an injury Davis has been dealing with since last season and has managed through the summer with the Team USA at the Paris Olympics. However, he aggravated that ailment against the Detroit Pistons on Monday in a 115-103 loss after a bad landing on his left leg during the fourth quarter.

Davis was questionable to play in Wednesday's 131-114 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies but was sidelined before tipoff. That doesn't seem to be the case against the 76ers. A probable status means a player is more likely to play than sit. So, unless the Lakers downgrade Davis to questionable or doubtful as we inch closer to tipoff, the 31-year-old should be in action for LA.

It will be crucial for the Lakers to have him on the floor as they are reeling after a 3-0 start. LA went 1-4 on its recent five-game road trip, dropping to 4-4 on the season. Every loss hurts in the stacked Western Conference, and the Lakers can't afford it as they look to avoid the play-in tournament for the third consecutive year.

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Anthony Davis stats vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Anthony Davis has played 18 games against the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 24.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 3.0 blocks. He holds a 9-9 record against the Eastern Conference heavyweights.

Davis had a subpar in the two-game season series offensively against the Sixers last year. He averaged 20.0 ppg on 56.7% shooting. Nevertheless, he was all over Philly defensively, with 15.0 rpg and 2.5 bpg.

The Lakers and Sixers split the season series, winning a game at home each. LA will have the upper hand in Friday's contest. Joel Embiid is suspended, while Tyrese Maxey is out injured, leaving Paul George as the only star available for the 1-6 76ers.

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How to watch Anthony Davis and LA Lakers in action vs. Philadelphia 76ers?

ESPN will nationally televise the LA Lakers-Philadelphia 76ers game at the Crypto.com Arena on Friday. Spectrum SportsNet and NBC Sports Philadelphia will provide coverage in local areas. The game will begin at 10 p.m. EST. Viewers outside the USA can watch the matchup online via NBA League Pass.