NBA Twitter reacts to Anthony Davis leaving Game 4 with injury

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis left Sunday’s huge Game 4 matchup against the Phoenix Suns with a left groin strain.

After a brutal Game 1 loss to the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back to take the next two games thanks to the performance from star forward Anthony Davis. Entering Game 4, Davis had a knee sprain but stressed he was well enough to play. Then, the game started.

In the first half, Davis went down awkwardly during a layup attempt and immediately grabbed his left leg. While he did not leave the game at the time, he was absent for the start of the third quarter. After receiving medical attention in the locker room, the Lakers announced that Davis was out for the remainder of Game 4 with a left groin strain.

With Davis suffering another injury, NBA Twitter shared their thoughts on the news.

Lakers: Anthony Davis ruled out of Game 4 with left groin strain

This is the worst possible thing to happen. The Lakers need Davis healthy to pair alongside LeBron James to make another deep run in the playoffs. That, and the injury gave the Suns life in Game 4.

The Lakers big man has been far from healthy throughout the season. Back in February, Davis aggravated tendinosis in his right Achilles and suffered a right calf strain, forcing him to miss two months of playing time. Then in Game 3, Davis hyperextended his left knee, which had some wondering if he would even play on Sunday.

Davis played for 19 minutes in the first half, where he recorded six points (two-of-nine from field, two-for-two on free throws), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block.

It will remain to be seen how long Davis will be out with his latest injury. If he is to miss time, the Lakers’ chances of advancing to the second-round will take a massive hit.