The Los Angeles Lakers will begin their pursuit of making the playoffs on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament. With a win, they advance to the first round but if LA loses, they get another chance to stay alive against the winner of Pelicans vs Thunder. That being said, there is one question fans will have ahead of this huge matchup: Is Anthony Davis playing tonight?

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Anthony Davis Injury Status vs Timberwolves

Good news for the Lakers. Davis is listed as probable on the NBA's official injury report, which means he's likely suiting up. Given the importance of this contest, the big man will be wanting to do all he can to help Los Angeles secure a win.

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True enough, the Lakers have now officially upgraded Davis' status to available for Tuesday's contest.

AD had a fantastic regular season. In 56 games, he averaged 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. While health proved to be an issue once again, Davis managed to show out when he was on the floor, playing a key part in the Lakers finishing above .500 at 43-39.

Although his scoring numbers have been down across the last few outings, AD is still a menace on the boards. Tuesday presents a prime opportunity to dominate down low against Minnesota, who suspended Rudy Gobert after he swung at teammate Kyle Anderson.

The Lakers come into this game in good shape, having won eight of their last 10 games. So to answer the question, is Anthony Davis playing in the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament vs Timberwolves? The answer is yes. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 PM ET at Crypto.com Arena.