The Los Angeles Lakers are listing superstar big man Anthony Davis as probable to face the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals.
Davis re-aggravated his heel contusion in Game 5 and didn't look even close to 100 percent after coming back into the game.
With that being said, it's going to be interesting to see how effective AD is going to be in Game 6, a must-win contest for the Lakers. Los Angeles can't afford to go to a Game 7 against a Heat team that is playing with house money.
Anthony Davis (right heel contusion) is listed as probable for Game 6 on the league’s injury report.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) October 10, 2020
Anthony Davis played 42 minutes in the Lakers' Game 5 loss. He put up 28 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks while shooting 9-of-15 from the floor, 2-of-5 from beyond the arc and a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line. AD hasn't missed from the charity stripe in the Finals yet.
However, neither Davis nor LeBron James could stop Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler, who finished with his second 30-point triple-double of the series in Saturday's contest. The five-time All-Star had 35 points, 12 boards and 11 assists to lead Miami to a three-point win.
If the Lakers lose Game 6, the Heat will be favored to win Game 7. Los Angeles was the overwhelming favorite to win this series after taking a 2-0 lead and after Miami lost starting point guard Goran Dragic to a foot injury.
However, it's pretty clear the Heat will never quit as long as Erik Spoelstra is coaching.
James is already 3-6 in the Finals. If he falls to 3-7 and blows a 3-1 series lead, his legacy will take a huge hit.
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