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JJ Redick On Anthony Davis Suffering Eye Injury During Win Over Raptors

JJ Redick addressed the media after Anthony Davis suffered another early-season injury during the Lakers 123-103 win over the Raptors.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Nov 11, 2024
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The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a dominant 123-103 win over the Toronto Raptors tonight and improved their record to 6-4. Despite the blowout, the win didn’t look guaranteed when Anthony Davis checked out of the game with five minutes left in the third quarter with an eye injury as the Lakers trailed by three points.

While the Lakers ensured they won the game behind a triple-double by LeBron James and 40 points from the bench, Davis’ absence has caused fans to worry. Head coach JJ Redick spoke to the media after the game but didn’t have an update to satisfy their fans tonight.

“I just know that he got poked in it. He was having trouble seeing. After trauma to the eye, it takes a little time to get your clear vision back. Other than that, no update.”

Davis put up 22 points (6-8 FG), four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks in the win, playing just 25 minutes. The Lakers outscored the Raptors 70-48 in the second half, which also led to Davis being the only Laker with a negative plus-minus (-3) due to his lack of participation in the fourth quarter. 

This is the second injury Davis has suffered through the opening 10 games of the season, picking up an ankle injury in their loss to the Detroit Pistons which led to the Lakers losing convincingly to the Memphis Grizzlies without Davis on the court. 

They looked good tonight, but the Lakers can’t feasibly expect themselves to be a competitive Playoff-caliber team if Davis is not available on the court. 

He suffered a similar eye injury last March which caused him to miss a couple of games. His bruising style of play makes him susceptible to minor injuries like this, so it’ll be interesting to see how he approaches his comeback.

Many fans are suggesting Davis embraces what Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did when he was picking up too many eye injuries and started wearing goggles on the court. Many players do find protective instruments such as goggles and masks cumbersome to wear on the court, so Davis might not heed the suggestions coming in from his fans.

He’s averaging 31.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.0 blocks this season and is expected to be an MVP candidate. For that to be real, Davis needs to play above 65 games like he did last season and the Lakers need to have a top-three record in the West. 

Tonight’s win bumped them up to No. 6 in the standings, showing more work needs to be done. The Lakers will head into a tricky rematch against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, with Davis’ availability hopefully allowing them to get revenge on the loss the Grizz handed the Lakers when he was out injured.

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ByIshaan Bhattacharya
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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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