Anthony Davis left Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers after suffering a rib injury in the first half, but he later returned after X-rays were negative. Had he remained out of the game, it may have cost him an Achilles tendon.
After he led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 121-116 win with a game-high 41 points, 13 rebounds, three blocks and three steals, Davis revealed a funny exchange he had with DeMarcus Cousins at halftime.
Anthony Davis says Boogie told him at halftime, “If you're not going back in, let me get your achilles,” pic.twitter.com/SeiEvwHzRc
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“DeMarcus told me at halftime he said, ‘If you’re not going back in, let me get your Achilles.'”
It’d be awfully hard to sit on the bench after a comment like that.
Cousins, of course, is out for the season after he tore his Achilles back in January. He and Davis have established a close relationship since Cousins was traded to New Orleans, as evidenced by the way Davis paid tribute to his injured teammate during the NBA All-Star Game.
