The Los Angeles Lakers cleared Anthony Davis to play in Game 4 vs the Suns. However, after the first half, it will be Kyle Kuzma starting in AD's spot in the second half after the Lakers big man was walking gingerly at the end of the second quarter.

This certainly isn't a good sign for the Lakers, as Davis came into the game with a questionable tag. In the first half Davis clearly wasn't himself and was being looked at in the locker room after aggravating something.

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This will be something to keep an eye on going forward in the series as the Lakers are trying their best to extend their series lead to 3-1. Davis has been phenomenal since joining the purple and gold and has been banged up over the past couple of months as well.

As for LeBron James and the Lakers, hopefully they can overcome the loss of Davis and find a way to win and shift the series to Phoenix with a 3-1 series lead.

If it's anything major for Davis it could prove detrimental to their shot at not just beating the Suns, but also at claiming a repeat as NBA champions. Davis was ruled out with a left groin strain and this could be tough for the Lakers to win without their star big man.

Can the Lakers overcome the loss of AD?