Is Anthony Davis playing tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers? Latest on 9x All-Star's availability (Dec. 31)

The LA Lakers are set to host the Cleveland Cavaliers in their final clash of 2024 on Tuesday. The team will be anxiously awaiting news on the fitness of Anthony Davis, who’s listed as questionable due to a left ankle sprain.

JJ Redick’s Lakers have already secured eye-catching results against the Warriors, Kings and the Grizzlies amid a hectic festive schedule, and will be looking to cap off the year with another strong performance.

Davis was forced to leave early in the Lakers' Christmas Day win against the Warriors with an ankle injury, but he returned to action in the following game against the Kings. He played 39 minutes, recording a near triple-double with 36 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists.

Anthony Davis has been a staple on the Lakers' injury report. Despite that, the nine-time-All-Star has suited up for 30 out of 31 games for the Lakers this season. His status for the year-end game against the Cavs will be determined right before the start of the matchup.

Davis is leading the Lakers in points, rebounds, steals and blocks this season, averaging 26.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.0 blocks per game.

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Anthony Davis stats’ vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Anthony Davis has played against the Cavaliers 20 times in his career, securing 12 victories. He played 13 of these games while wearing a New Orleans Pelicans jersey, with the remainder in a Lakers uniform. His highest-scoring performance against the Cavs came during his final year with the Pelicans, where he scored 38 points.

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What to expect from Cleveland Cavaliers vs LA Lakers

The Lakers have historically had the upper hand in this matchup with a 70-54 record. However, recent form tells a different story. The Cavs have been more consistent this season, holding the best record in the NBA at 27-4, with a clear identity and confidence in their approach. In contrast, the Lakers have been inconsistent, with their performances and results fluctuating throughout the season under JJ Redick.

In their last matchup, the Lakers suffered an embarrassing 110-134 defeat to the Cavs, with Anthony Davis scoring 22 points. If he starts, he will surely be looking for revenge and hoping to avoid a repeat at Crypto.com Arena in their final game of 2024.