Anthony Davis injury update for Celtics showdown

The The Los Angeles Lakers (23-18) are getting ready for a big match against the current NBA champion Boston Celtics (31-13) on Thursday night during NBA Rivalry Week. The team has listed All-Star forward Anthony Davis as likely with right shin pain on their latest injury report.

Davis’ availability has caused uncertainty in recent games. The Lakers shut him down just before tip-off in their close 102-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets last Friday. For the next two games, Davis was listed as probable, but he came out and delivered, including a dominant performance in Tuesday’s 111-88 win over the Washington Wizards. He had 29 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, four blocks and one steal while shooting an efficient 14-for-22 from the field.

*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)*

Anthony Davis’ injury status against the Celtics

While Davis is listed as probable for Thursday’s matchup, his final status will likely be determined closer to the 10:00 PM ET tip-off at Cripto.com Arena. This season, Davis has been a critical force for Los Angeles, averaging 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 52.3 percent. from the field and a record 31.8% from the field since his championship season in 2020. So far appeared in 38 games, helping the Lakers secure the fifth seed in the Western Conference.

Davis’ contributions have been essential to the Lakers’ resurgence, and his performance against the Wizards underscored his importance as both a defensive anchor and offensive catalyst. As the team prepares to face Boston, Davis’ presence could be key against a Celtics frontcourt led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

In addition to Davis’ injury status, the Lakers face increasing pressure to bolster their roster before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. A report by ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed that both Davis and LeBron James expressed their desire for the organization to continue making moves it would position the team as champions.

“James, a four-time champion, and Davis, a one-time champion, have expressed a desire for the franchise to make moves to compete for a championship, and colleagues believe the Lakers are potentially a couple or two away, sources said,” Charania wrote.

With Thursday’s game against the Celtics set to highlight the Lakers’ position among the NBA title hopefuls, all eyes will be on whether Davis can come out on the court and deliver another stellar performance. His ability to stay healthy and maintain a high level of play will be vital as the Lakers aim to solidify their postseason position in the competitive Western Conference.