Lakers star Davis leaves game vs Cavs with flu-like symptoms
Los Angeles star Anthony Davis left the Lakers' game against the Cavaliers after the first quarter with flu-like symptoms
By TOM WITHERS
Published - Dec 06, 2022, 08:34 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 23, 2023, 07:39 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Los Angeles star center Anthony Davis left the Lakers' game against the Cavaliers on Tuesday night after the first quarter with flu-like symptoms and will not return.
Davis, who scored 99 points in his previous two games, scored only one point in eight minutes. He didn't attempt a shot while adding three rebounds and two assists.
The Lakers announced early in the second quarter that Davis was done for the night.
The eight-time All-Star was named Western Conference player of the week on Monday after averaging 37.8 points, 13.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.3 blocks in four games.
