Lakers center Anthony Davis missed only his third game this season after being a late scratch from the lineup before Friday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Davis was downgraded to out 40 minutes before tipoff due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Davis started the day as probable to play before being downgraded to questionable a little less than an hour before tipoff and ruled out 30 minutes before the game.

The Los Angeles Lakers will go for their second win in a row and get closer to moving into fifth place in the Western Conference when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. The Lakers, who have a 21-17 record,

The ongoing Los Angeles wildfires have killed at least 27 people, according to reports, while tens of thousands have been ordered to evacuate.Among the most famous people who’s been impacted by the devastation is Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James told reporters the ongoing Southern California wildfires have forced his family to evacuate their home. "Personally,

The Lakers did lose that game to the Spurs but were able to beat the Heat on Wednesday. That was the first win they've gotten since the tragic events started. Davis and the rest of the Lakers are going to have some extra motivation to win games this season. They are going to be carrying the hopes of the people of Los Angeles with them.

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