In the absence of LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers entered Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks relying on players such as Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell to assume more responsibility.

The Lakers emerged victorious with a significant 123-122 victory over a formidable Bucks squad after a hard-fought bаttle throughout the night at Crypto.com Arena.

Davis had a crucial role in securing the victory, with 22 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks. Additionally, he engaged in a competitive matchup against Giannis Antetokounmpo on the defensive end.

During the last moments of the third quarter, Davis attempted to absorb the impact of Antetokounmpo’s forceful advance down the court by positioning himself to draw a charging foul. Davis was not only whistled for a foul, but he also seemed to sustain an ιnjury to his left shoulder during the play. Although Davis managed to rejoin the game in the fourth quarter, he was effectively playing with a single arm and was unable to contribute offensively.

Following the game, Davis addressed the condition of his left shoulder.

“I am experiencing discomfort or pаin.” “I was unable to move it further after that, but I will seek treatment and assess its condition tomorrow,” Davis said.

Observers of the game could readily see the extent of Davis’ agony, but he refrained from using it as a justification and exerted his utmost effort to assist his side in the final stages.

“There were certain plays that I am capable of making, but for some reason, I did not execute them as I usually would.” I believe I could have grabbed a few оffensive rebounds, but unfortunately, my shoulder was hindering me from doing so. Even the simplest basketball shot with Spence, such as a layup. “I did not intend to offer an excuse,” Davis said.

“I will persist in actively contributing to the team’s success, being aware that my influence is significant on offense and defense.” Therefore, I was determined not to let my shoulder to hinder my performance, particularly in a crucial game like today when we had an opportunity to emerge victorious.

Given the next challenging game against Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, it is important to keep a close eye on Davis’ shoulder as we approach the contest.

Anthony Davis expresses satisfaction with the Lakers’ tenacity on the defensive side of the court.

The game against the Bucks was characterized by many changes in momentum, but the Lakers managed to seal the victory by making two crucial defensive stops towards the end. Davis expressed his satisfaction with the team’s ability to focus defensively when it was necessary.

“You must defend.” We have encountered the circumstance on many occasions this year. “Admitting that teams come back after having the lead,” Davis acknowledged. “We have encountered similar situations in the past, and I believe that our previous experiences have contributed to our success tonight.” Undoubtedly, DLo’s ability to make shots stands out. However, from a defensive standpoint, I believe that we were fully focused and in sync with each other, enabling us to make crucial defensive plays when necessary.