‘Take My Knee’: Lakers Fans React as Anthony Davis Sparks Another Injury Scare vs Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers got a big overtime win against the San Antonio Spurs in their first away game. Their main loss coming in the absence of LeBron James due to an ankle injury from last game. Anthony Davis and Westbrook combined and showed out as a duo in the first away game.

Going into the half, the Spurs kept just a one point lead to themselves. While this continued for the most part fo the third, San Antonio switched gears in the final minute. They went on a big run led by Walker IV and took a 12 point lead to end the third quarter. With everything looking lost, the Lakers came in strong in the fourth quarter. After that, it became a possession game.

Oct 26, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots a basket in the first half of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

However, a major concern came when Anthony Davis landed awkwardly and looked like he injured his knee. Fans had to get themselves in as AD sparked more injury concerns.

Anthony Davis continues to give injury scares

While the Spurs were doing their all to tie the game, Davis went up for the rebound in hopes to retain possession. However, as soon as he went off the ground, it was clear something was wrong. AD went straight to the floor and held his knee. While he did get back up, his injury concerns keep coming up with such moments.

Oh no. The Spurs tie the game and AD is down holding his knee. This does not look good.

— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) October 27, 2021

Did AD just tear something in his knee?

— Laz (@JoseAntonio_o) October 27, 2021

Shiiiit AD is holding his Knee #LALvsSAS

— Golden State Warriors Stan A/c (@EdgarKevin) October 27, 2021

NAH NOT AD.. TAKE MY KNEE

— David (@Trickyy16) October 27, 2021

Lakers fans…AD is down grabbing his knee. Hopefully it’s not too bad

— From the Flats to the White House (@MsMicaLuv) October 27, 2021

Oh no. Anthony Davis is down and holding his right knee. Not good, man.

— Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) October 27, 2021

Anthony Davis holding his knee? Yea good night man

— LONG LIVE B (@playboyposta) October 27, 2021

NOOOO ANTHONY DAVIS DOWN HOLDING HIS KNEE#lakers #lakeshow

— D (@das_187) October 27, 2021

Ngl that was the last one
I’m never going to believe in another AD injury scare

— Dom2K (@Dom_2k) October 27, 2021

Anthony Davis at least 5 times a game pic.twitter.com/RnKuL3IMS8

— Mink Flow (@currypistonn) October 27, 2021

Davis came up big for the Lakers having himself a big night. He put up 33 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks. Russell Westbrook has arguable his best game as a Laker putting up 33 points, 10 assists and 3 steals. However, he couldn’t play the second half of the final quarter due to foul trouble. Monk’s dagger three looked to seal the deal until the Spurs got an offensive board to tie the game.

For the Spurs, center Poeltl put up a career high with 27 points to his name. Dejounte Murray went off with a triple double with 21 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists. Walker IV caught fire in the third and ended the game with 21 points off the bench. However, missed free throws in the fourth quarter affected them big time in the end.

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