Is Anthony Davis playing tonight against San Antonio Spurs? Latest on 9x All-Star's availability for Emirates NBA Cup game (Nov. 15)

Anthony Davis is probable on the LA Lakers' injury report ahead of their 2024 Emirates NBA Cup defense. The Lakers tip off the tournament against the San Antonio Spurs on the road. Davis has become a staple on the injury report since he sustained a left foot injury against the Detroit Pistons on Nov. 4.

He's only missed one game, though. The nine-time NBA All-Star is likely to play on Friday against Victor Wembanyama and Co. Davis played the last game on Wednesday despite dealing with an eye injury and the plantar fasciitis ailment, because of which he's on the injury report.

Davis' availability is crucial with the Lakers 1-4 on the road and taking on an improved Spurs team. Wembanyama is also coming off a hot stretch. He scored a career-high 50 points in his previous outing, and with LA thin in the center rotation, the team will need Davis to prevent Wembanyama from having another massive game.

Anthony Davis has had a stellar year, averaging 30.2 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks on 56/40/80 splits.

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Anthony Davis stats vs. San Antonio Spurs

Anthony Davis has averaged 22.9 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.5 spg and 2.2 bpg against the San Antonio Spurs in 37 games. He had a phenomenal two-game stretch against them last season, averaging 32.5 ppg, 11.5 rpg and 2.5 spg, shooting 62.2%.

Davis matched up against Victor Wembanyama and found success offensively. However, defensively, he couldn't contain the reigning Rookie of the Year. Wembanayma scored 27 and 30 points, respectively, in those games. AD had the last laugh, though. The Lakers won on both occasions.

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How to watch Anthony Davis in action during LA Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs?

Davis will be one of the marquee stars in action during the LA Lakers trip to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. The NBA has listed this matchup on national TV. ESPN will provide coverage of the game, while Spectrum SportsNet will broadcast it in LA. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET. Viewers outside the U.S. can watch the contest online via NBA League Pass.

The Lakers are -3.5-point favorites after recording a three-game winning streak. Davis is favored to score under 27.5 points and grab over 12.5 rebounds.