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Varying reports cast doubt on Anthony Davis’ status for Game 5

ByScott Rogust|
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 30: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs his thigh after falling during the first half of Game Four of the Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on May 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 30: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs his thigh after falling during the first half of Game Four of the Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on May 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

There are varying reports on Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis’ status for Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Lakers‘ chances of repeating as NBA champions took a massive hit during Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns. After a layup attempt resulted in an awkward landing, Lakers star forward Anthony Davis missed the entire second half of the contest with what was determined to be a left groin strain. With Davis day to day with this injury, there is now an update on his status for Game 5 prior to tipoff.

According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, Davis is out for Game 5 due to his injury. Markieff Morris will start in his place, per Gambadoro.

However, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel, via Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, said that Davis is a game-time decision.

Yahoo’s Chris Haynes has backed up the report that Davis is out. So, that should be that.

Lakers: Anthony Davis status unclear for Game 5 vs. Phoenix Suns

Davis’ status has been up in the air ever since Game 4 ended on Sunday. While he as listed as day to day, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said on Monday that there is not much optimism in the star playing in Game 5 due to his injury.

If Davis is ruled out, Gambadoro says that it will be Morris who gets the start for Los Angeles.

Through 61 games this regular-season (27 starts), Morris is averaging 6.7 points and 4.4 rebounds while shooting 40.5-percent from the field. Morris had only played 12 minutes in the first-round, where he scored a total of three points.

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