On Sunday, Davis left the game against the Timberwolves early after taking a hit to the face from a backward throw in the first half. However, during the pre-game press conference on Tuesday, head coach Darvin Ham clarified that Davis’ absence from the game was unrelated to his eye and instead attributed it to nausea and a headache.

Ham stated, “He came to the arena and tried everything he could to play, but he couldn’t overcome the headache and nausea.”

The nausea and headache following the blow to the head raised questions among fans and the media as to whether they were concussion-like symptoms.

“Yes, he is not currently experiencing a concussion,” Ham stated before the game.

Despite the loss, Davis remained a topic of discussion, and while Ham hinted that the nausea and headache stemmed from an unrelated illness rather than a head injury, he left some room for speculation.

“You would definitely have to ask our medical staff,” Ham said. “To me, that’s how it feels, but I’m not a medical expert.”

Hopefully, Davis will recover and be able to play the remaining two games of the season. With little time left, there are still many decisions to be made at the Western Conference playoffs.

The Lakers could finish as low as tenth place or as high as sixth, so having a healthy and ready Davis is crucial for them to secure wins and hope that one or two games work in their favor.

The best-case scenario is having Davis available and having him on the court for such crucial games would be quite bold. Injuries have been an issue for the Lakers throughout the season, as the team has never been fully healthy.

Even now, as the year is nearing its end, fans will still be keeping an eye on injury reports, hoping for good news and the opportunity for the Lakers to have their best players ready for the biggest games. It’s unfortunate and frustrating, but that’s the reality