Anthony Davis Out of Game with Eye Injury

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Toronto Raptors after suffering an eye injury from a collision with Jakob Poeltl during a block attempt. Davis, who had been leading the NBA in scoring, finished the game with 22 points, four rebounds, and two blocks. This injury marks a continuation of Davis's struggles with eye-related issues, as he dealt with a similar corneal abrasion last season. Following his exit, Jaxson Hayes stepped in and helped the Lakers maintain their lead against the Raptors. The severity of Davis's injury is still uncertain, but the Lakers hope to manage his recovery with a break until their next game on Wednesday. Historically, Davis has a pattern of injuries, though he played a career-high 76 games last season, raising concerns about his durability this season.