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Anthony Davis suffers foot injury in impressive Lakers win over Nuggets

Aaron Gordon #50 of the Denver Nuggets makes the slam dunk against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 16, 2022, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — Pregame Friday, Denver coach Michael Malone praised Anthony Davis, saying LeBron James’ insistence that the Lakers’ offense begins and ends with the team’s big man was the ultimate sign of respect.

In a stretch that has forced some to recalculate the Lakers’ potential, Davis has averaged 32.4 points, 14.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks, reaffirming his place among the NBA’s best players.

If the Lakers were going anywhere,

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