Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis suffered an eye injury during the first quarter of the game against the Golden State Warriors, impacting the team’s performance and resulting in a 128-121 victory for the Warriors in a crucial Western Conference matchup. The absence of the All-Star center allowed the Warriors to dominate the paint and exploit the opening to drive to the rim frequently in the second half.

Davis sustained an eye contusion after being struck by a stray elbow from Golden State’s Trayce Jackson-Davis while attempting a layup. Despite initially continuing to play, Davis eventually had to leave the game with a swollen eye, having contributed eight points and four rebounds to the match.

LeBron James emphasized the impact of losing Davis, acknowledging that it disrupted the balance of the team. Davis, who typically averages 24.5 points and 12.3 rebounds, has only missed four games this season due to hip injuries. The Lakers’ upcoming game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night may see Davis sidelined due to the injury, as he experienced blurred vision in the affected eye.

The Lakers’ head coach, Darvin Ham, provided no further update on Davis’ condition following the game. With the team heavily relying on Davis’ contributions, his potential absence in the upcoming games could significantly impact the Lakers’ performance in the Western Conference.

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