Davis ended with 40 points (14-23 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 11-11 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 42 minutes during Tuesday's 132-126 loss to Denver in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Davis led all scorers with 40 points in Tuesday's Game 1 loss to go along with five combined steals and blocks, turning in a dominant performance on both ends of the floor. Despite the loss, the Lakers will head into Game 2 full of confidence after overcoming a slow start and pushing the Nuggets late in the fourth quarter. The Lakers will presumably need Davis to be at his best on a nightly basis should they hope to upset the top-seeded Nuggets. Given what we have seen from him thus far in the playoffs, he certainly looks up to the challenge.

Davis (foot) is available for Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Nuggets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday, as he has been dealing with a nagging foot injury all playoffs. The star center averaged 16.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 27.0 minutes across his previous two matchups with Denver this season.

Davis is considered probable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Nuggets on Tuesday despite a right foot stress injury, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's no cause for worry here, as Davis has held the same probable designation throughout the playoffs and hasn't missed a game. Look for him to claim his usual spot among the starting unit as he prepares for an All-Star showdown with Nikola Jokic.

Davis notched 17 points (5-9 FG, 7-10 FT), 20 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 40 minutes during Friday's 122-101 win over the Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

EDGE Analysis

Davis set the tone early for Los Angeles, recording nine points and 10 boards in the first quarter. Though he didn't maintain that pace the rest of the way, the big man still led all players with 20 boards while contributing his usual difference-making defense, finishing with a pair each of steals and blocks. This was the second time in Los Angeles' 12 playoff contests this season that Davis has pulled down at least 20 boards, and he's leading all players in the postseason with 14.1 rebounds per game. With the Lakers moving on to the Western Conference Finals, Davis will next face off against the Nuggets, against whom he averaged 18.3 points, 11.0 boards, 3.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks over three regular-season matchups.

Davis (foot) is good to go for Game 6 versus the Warriors on Friday, according to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet.

EDGE Analysis

There was some initial concern about Davis' head when he left Game 5 early and was escorted away in a wheelchair, but the head injury wasn't even the reason he was on the latest injury report. Instead, the Lakers placed his usual probable tag for a foot injury that has lingered for weeks. All signs point to Davis seeing his usual workload.

Davis (foot) is probable for Game 6 versus the Warriors on Friday according to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times.

EDGE Analysis

The big takeaway here is that the Lakers are no longer mentioning the head injury that Davis suffered at the end of Game 5. Davis has been carrying probable tags for weeks due to his foot, so it certainly looks like he will be a go for Game 6.

Davis (head) is probable for Friday's Game 6 against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis was escorted away from Wednesday's Game 5 in a wheelchair after taking a shot to the head, but he isn't in the league's concussion protocols and will likely be available Friday. He's averaged 22.4 points, 13.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 37.0 minutes per game over the first five matchups of the series.

Davis (head) is expected to be available for Friday's Game 6 versus the Warriors barring a setback, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite injuring his head in Game 5, it appears that Davis has managed to avoid concussion protocols. However, the Lakers should release an official injury report later Thursday to determine the star center's status.

Davis (head) appears to have avoided a concussion based on the early diagnosis,Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a huge relief after we learned that Davis was escorted out in a wheelchair for additional evaluation following an elbow to the head from Kevon Looney. In addition to this report from Haynes, Lakers coach Darvin Ham expressed optimism about Davis' status as well.

Davis (head) will not return to Game 5 versus the Warriors on Wednesday according to Chris Haynes of Turner Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis took an inadvertent shot to the face from Kevon Looney, and it may have hit his eye as well. The Lakers were trailing by a good bit when the injury happened, but Davis was visibly shaken up. Haynes adds that Davis was escorted away in a wheelchair for further examination, but we may not know more until Thursday regarding his status for Game 6 on Friday.