The All-NBA big man appeared to hurt his ankle in the first quarter against the Dubs and left the game. He did not return and it was later reported he suffered a sprained ankle. Fortunately for the Lakers the ailment does not seem serious, as the man himself said after the game.

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis exited a meeting with the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday after rolling his ankle in the first quarter.

Davis suffered an apparent ankle injury during the first quarter of the Lakers’ win against the Warriors and went back to the locker room. He was ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the game. Up to that point, he had played seven minutes and had two rebounds and one steal.

Lakers big man Anthony Davis didn’t return for Los Angeles against Golden State after spraining his left ankle midway through the first quarter

His early departure raised concerns among fans, especially after he had been listed as questionable for the game due to a left shoulder contusion. Despite the setback, Davis assured everyone that his injury was not serious.

The 53rd matchup between LeBron James and Stephen Curry was the latest chapter in their storied rivalry, with James’ Los Angeles Lakers defeating Curry’s Golden State Warriors 115-113 in a classic Christmas Day matchup Wednesday.

After staying healthy for most of the season so far, Anthony Davis suffered an injury in the Los Angeles Lakers' Christmas Day game against the Golden