Is Anthony Davis playing tonight against Chicago Bulls? Latest update on 8-time All-Star's availability (Dec. 20)

Anthony Davis and the LA Lakers are looking to bounce back on Wednesday night after a tough 114-109 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday. Davis returned with a bang from a one-game absence, putting up 32 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks. So, is Anthony Davis playing tonight against the Chicago Bulls?

According to the latest Lakers injury report, Davis will play for Lakers after suffering a sprained left ankle against his hometown team at the United Center. There are five more players on Lakers' injury report. The good news for the Lakers is that only one player, Jalen Hood-Schifino, is listed as out. LeBron James is questionable. Rui Hachimura is available, while Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt are tagged as probable.

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What happened to Anthony Davis?

Anthony Davis has stayed relatively healthy for most of the season. He has been dealing with spasms in his hip and left adductor since November, but it seems like he has recovered from it, based on the latest LA Lakers injury report.

Davis is nursing a left ankle sprain and bone bruise likely suffered against the San Antonio Spurs last week. He sprained his ankle in the first play of the game but soldiered on to finish it. He sat out the next game before returning on Monday against the New York Knicks.

The eight-time All-Star possibly aggravated his ankle injury against the Knicks, with the Lakers just being cautious. He has played through the spasms, so he will try to play through the sprained ankle as well.

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Anthony Davis stats vs Chicago Bulls

The LA Lakers start their three-game road trip on Wednesday in the Windy City when they take on the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. It's a homecoming for Anthony Davis, who was born and raised in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago.

Davis has only played against his hometown Bulls 15 times in the NBA. He averages 25.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.5 blocks per game and a losing 7-8 record.

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Juan's allegiance lies with the Golden State Warriors and his journey with the Warriors began with their memorable victory over the Lakers in 2000, and he experienced the successes of the 'We Believe' era and the rise of Steph Curry.

What Juan loves most about basketball is its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from adrenaline-fueled excitement to the highs of victory and the lows of defeat. To ensure complete accuracy in articles, he conducts thorough research before writing his articles.

The Warriors' victories in the 2022 and 2017 championships hold a special place in Juan's memories, as well as iconic moments like Baron Davis' dunk over Andrei Kirilenko and Goran Dragic's performance in the 2010 Western Conference semifinals.

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