Davis plays in Game 5 vs. Nuggets despite ankle issue

ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Denver Nuggets during Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs on September 24, 2020 at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis is "good to go" for Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets Saturday despite dealing with "minor soreness" in his ankle, head coach Frank Vogel said, according to USA Today Sports' Mark Medina.

The Lakers had previously listed Davis as questionable in the injury report.

Davis rolled his ankle midway through the fourth quarter in Game 4 after inadvertently landing on Paul Millsap's foot. He was apparently in considerable discomfort but remained in the game.

The 27-year-old big man is averaging 32.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals on 38.9 minutes per game in the Western Conference finals.

Los Angeles can advance to its first NBA Finals since 2010 with a win over Denver Saturday.

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