NBA: Anthony Davis could miss Lakers' crucial game vs. Blazers

James will miss his third straight game due to an aggravated ankle injury, while Davis left Thursday night's 118-94 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers due to back spasms. Davis indicated that an apparent right ankle injury won't be an issue and that his availability will depend on his back.

Missing both players would be poor timing for the Lakers, who share the same 37-29 record as the Trail Blazers. Friday's winner will claim the tiebreaker edge in the three-game season series. Los Angeles enters the game in the sixth spot in the Western Conference due to having a better conference record.

Davis first was injured in the opening minutes Thursday after missing a 3-pointer. He backpedaled into signage near the sideline and fell to the court and grabbed his right ankle. He exited later in the first quarter and didn't return, with the Lakers announcing Davis was dealing with back spasms."We got to follow the lead with the medical team," Vogel said. "We got to make the best decision for his health."The Trail Blazers are hot after completing a 5-1 road trip.

"I think everybody is excited about it," Portland coach Terry Stotts said. "I think we're one of the last, if not the last team, to have fans. They make a difference. We've been out on the road, we've seen fans on the road for a while now. It's going to be nice to come back Friday night against the Lakers and see people in the stands."

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