Overview

• Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis missed the second game in a back-to-back against the Atlanta Hawks due to left hip and Achilles issues.
• This is only the third game Davis has missed this season, despite dealing with a series of injuries.
• Despite doubts, LeBron James played on consecutive nights, even after a 135-119 loss at Houston.
• The Lakers are currently on a six-game road trip that runs through Feb. 5.
• The Lakers are currently tied with the Utah Jazz for the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference.