Lakers' Anthony Davis Sidelined Due to Lingering Foot Injury

The All-Star forward was a late scratch against the Nets, marking his third missed game this season as he deals with left plantar fasciitis.

Anthony Davis was ruled out 30 minutes before the Lakers' game against the Brooklyn Nets due to left plantar fasciitis, an injury that has persisted for two months.
This marks Davis' third missed game of the season, with previous absences in November and early January due to various left foot issues.
Jaxson Hayes started at center in Davis' place, earning praise from coach JJ Redick for his recent performance following his own return from injury.
Davis is averaging 25.8 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game this season, ranking 11th in scoring and 5th in rebounds league-wide.
The Lakers are 1-1 in games without Davis this season, while the struggling Brooklyn Nets have lost six of their last seven games.