Anthony Davis misses second half due to foot injury

Lakers’ Anthony Davis misses second half due to foot injury

Davis is experiencing pain in his right foot

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And will most likely have an MRI to determine the cause.

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"I don't want to speak on it until I know exactly what's going on," head coach Darvin Ham said after the game.

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The injury occurred when Davis went for a layup against Nuggets center

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Nikola Jokic and his lower leg collided with Jokic's leg over the middle.

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A source told ESPN on Friday night that Davis was experiencing discomfort in his foot

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Lakers center Thomas Bryant will suit a bigger role if Davis is forced to the sidelines.

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Bryant started the third quarter in place of Davis on Friday

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And finished the night with a season-high 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting.

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