With the New Orleans Pelicans showing some signs of improvement early on this season, now is certainly not the time to be dealing with key injuries.
The DeMarcus Cousins-Anthony Davis frontcourt has operated well thus far as both are putting up their typical elite numbers and the Pels currently sit above .500 with a 12-11 record. New Orleans also just recently got back starting point guard Rajon Rondo from injury and now, it appears they’ll have another minor roadblock.
According to the team, Anthony Davis is suffering from an adductor strain in his left leg but remains day-to-day heading forward:
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that forward Anthony Davis has been diagnosed with a left adductor strain. An MRI and further examination revealed no structural damage. Davis will miss tonight’s game against the Golden State Warriors and is listed as day-to-day going forward.
With Davis’ extensive injury history, the Pelicans should be grateful that the ailment isn’t more severe and that Davis isn’t expected to miss much time. As has been the case for the last few years, Davis has been the driving force behind their success and sits comfortably as one of the best bigs in all of the NBA.
He and DeMarcus Cousins have clearly meshed after a full offseason together and the Pelicans could turn into the type of team no one wants to see on their schedule come playoff time. Prior to the injury, Davis was posting gaudy per-game averages of 25.2 points to go along with 11 rebounds.
