Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers star Anthony Davis unlikely to play Game 5 vs. Suns with groin strain

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 5/31/21

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is unlikely to play Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns after suffering a groin strain in Game 4 on Sunday night, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Lakers star Anthony Davis is unlikely to play in Game 5 vs. Suns on Tuesday due to strained groin, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. There’s optimism about Davis‘ status as series continues and as he is evaluated day-to-day.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 31, 2021

The 28-year-old suffered the injury while going up for a layup during the second quarter of Sunday's game. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported after Game 4 that Davis is considered day-to-day.

The eight-time All-Star played a significant role in L.A.'s Game 2 and 3 wins after notching just 13 points in Game 1. He tallied 34 points in back-to-back games before suffering the injury in Game 4.

With Davis sidelined, the Lakers lost Game 4 to the Suns 100-92. Considering he'll be out for Game 5, Phoenix has a solid opportunity to take a 3-2 series lead.

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