Is Anthony Davis playing tonight against Kings? Latest on Lakers center's availability (Dec. 21)

The Lakers are set to face the Sacramento Kings for the second consecutive game on Saturday, and Anthony Davis is cleared to play after being listed as "questionable" on the injury report due to a left elbow contusion.

Davis participated in Thursday's game against the Kings but briefly exited after sustaining a reported shoulder injury. Fortunately for the Lakers and their fans, the one-time NBA champion returned to action and played a pivotal role in securing a hard-fought 113-110 road victory.

Davis delivered an exceptional all-around performance, recording 21 points, a season-high 18 rebounds, four assists, three steals and six blocks. His defensive dominance was instrumental in the Lakers' success, anchoring the team’s efforts on that end of the floor.

Following the win, the perennial All-Star highlighted the team’s ability to translate their defensive strategies from practice into game situations, underscoring the collective growth and execution of the group.

“Nothing really schematically, we're covering for each other," Davis said. “We're playing a little hard on defense, we're talking more, playing desperate, especially on the defensive end.

"We had some practice days to go over some things that were hurting us on the defensive end. We had time to clean it up, and now we're just translating it to the court during a real game."

Coach JJ Redick and Lakers fans are hopeful that Anthony Davis can overcome his elbow injury and be ready to lead the team's efforts in their rematch against the Kings.

Where to watch LA Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings?

The Lakers will square off against the Kings on Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. EST (3 p.m. PT).

Fans can catch the action live on NBCS-CA and Spectrum SportsNet LA in their respective local markets. Additionally, the game will be available for streaming on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV, though regional restrictions may apply.