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Lakers fans hit the panic button over Anthony Davis injury way too quickly

ByScott Rogust|
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - APRIL 16: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers is injured during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - APRIL 16: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers is injured during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis left Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a concerning injury, and the fanbase freaked out a bit too early.

The Los Angeles Lakers made their return to the playoffs by way of defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in the play-in tournament for the seventh seed in the Western Conference. This was also their return to the postseason after missing out on qualification last year. But, they did have to face a tough foe in the Memphis Grizzlies, the second seed.

In the first half, forward Anthony Davis had a solid showing. But in the second quarter, Davis collided with Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. during a rebound attempt. Davis grabbed his right arm, and the ESPN cameras caught him saying “I can’t move my arm.”

Davis went to the locker room to get checked out just prior to halftime.

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Let’s just say that Lakers fans freaked out over the big man suffering an injury in a crucial point in the season.

Lakers fans panic a bit too early over Anthony Davis injury

Considering the fact that Davis said he couldn’t move his arm, it was an obvious point of concern for Lakers fans. Hence why they freaked out.

ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the belief was Davis suffered a stinger and that he would undergo further testing.

However, just before the start of the third quarter, various reporters informed the NBA world that Davis was available to return for the second half.

Let’s just say that Lakers fans were ecstatic with that last update and upon seeing Davis on the court for the start of the third quarter.

In the first half, Davis recorded 10 point (5-for-10 from field), six rebounds and four blocked shots prior to his injury.

While it looked like a legitimately concerning injury, Davis was deemed good to go to play in the second half to help the Lakers take a 1-0 lead in the series.

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