Anthony Davis Reportedly Needed IV Fluids During Lakers Win

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This is not a fun situation to be in.

Anthony Davis has been a huge addition to the Los Angeles Lakers this season and continues to put up big numbers as the team keeps winning games. Last night, Davis matched LeBron James point for point as they both finished with 25. The Lakers were finally able to defeat a top tier team in the Western Conference which was, of course, the Denver Nuggets. Interestingly enough, Davis was battling an illness the entire game as he had flu-like symptoms.

Somehow, Davis was able to push through and had himself a great game. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, AD had his fair share of adversity throughout the game and during the intermission, he needed IV fluids to keep him going. This kind of treatment isn't exactly rare although it serves as an indicator for just how hard Davis is willing to push through for his team.

The Lakers will certainly want to keep Davis healthy this season as he has a history of injuries. While the flu is something that can eventually pass, you never want to see your star player strain themselves too much. Luckily, the situation wasn't too dire and AD was able to give the Lakers a solid 37 minutes.

With last night's win, the Lakers are now 18-3 on the season.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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