After making an acrobatic layup to bring the New Orleans Pelicans back within one point Anthony Davis tumbled to the floor clutching his back. Tim Frazier, smartly recognizing the situation, immediately fouled the Lakers to stop the clock and get the training staff out to aid Davis. After a few moments the franchise cornerstone was up and hobbling back to the locker room. The Los Angeles Lakers led 63-62 in a spirited, high scoring affair and the Pelicans had answered every punch with a counter.
And yet.
Davis was out a surprisingly short time.