The Los Angeles Lakers have a chance to prolong their season against the Denver Nuggets tonight in Game 5, following an unexpected victory in Game 4. The most valuable player on the team need to be accessible as well.
For Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers have officially categorized Anthony Davis as probable due to a left wrist strain. Due to a wrist strain sustained in Game 4, Davis’ status was previously labeled as questionable; now, it appears that the organization has upgraded him to a 5 overall.
In the fourth game, Anthony Davis shot 65% from the field and finished with 25 points, 23 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 block. On the opposing side, Jokic shot 50/40/100 from the field to record 33 points, 14 rebounds, 14 assists, 1 block, and 1 steal. It’s difficult to determine who played better in Game 4, but the most important thing is that the Lakers prevailed. Anthony Davis has averaged 30.5 points, 15.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 62% shooting from the field during the series.
It appears as though Nikola Jokic and Anthony Davis will consistently contribute to this series going forward. It all boils down to the X-Factors of the squad, such as D’Angelo, who wins or loses Aaron Gordon or Russell Matlock.
Tonight at 10:00 p.m. EST, the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers will start off.
