Ed Davis Injury: Updates on Lakers Forward's Broken Nose and Return

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ed Davis suffered a broken nose in Tuesday's 111-103 win over the Denver Nuggets. He returned to the court on Friday.

Continue for updates.

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Davis Returns to Lineup

Friday, Jan. 2

The Lakers provide an update on Davis' status:

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Davis Breaks Nose

Thursday, Jan. 1

Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News reported the diagnosis:

Davis suffered the injury on a Nate Robinson foul with 1:36 remaining. He stayed in for the remainder of the game, finishing with seven points and four rebounds in 30 minutes. The former lottery pick has been a pleasant surprise on a minimum contract for the Lakers, shooting better than 60 percent and supplanting Carlos Boozer in the starting lineup.

Boozer would most likely regain starter status if Davis is held out of action. There will be no word on Davis' status until he undergoes further evaluation from a doctor, who will determine whether he's able to play with a mask or if the condition is more severe.

The Lakers do not play again until Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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