Anthony Davis Returns to Lakers Lineup After 5 1/2 Weeks Out with Injury, Will Be on Minutes Restriction
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Anthony Davis returned to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup against the San Antonio Spurs.
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Davis had been out for the past 5 1/2 weeks due to a fractured bone spur and stress reaction in his right foot.
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He was cleared to play after his pregame warmup, about two hours prior to tipoff.
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Davis will be on a minutes restriction in the 20-24 minute range.
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The last time Davis came off the bench in a game was Dec. 18, 2013.
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham will manage Davis' minutes so he could potentially close out the game if necessary.
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Davis has been a substitute in only five out of the 629 games he has played in his career.
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Ham was asked if Davis was fully recovered or if the team had any lingering concerns about the eight-time All-Star reinjuring himself.
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Ham said the team saved Davis from himself if they thought there was any type of threat or harm that he could do to himself.
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