Davis closed with 22 points (9-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 35 minutes during Friday's 130-116 loss to the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Davis started the game on a high note, dropping 14 points and hammering down multiple dunks in the first quarter. The big man slowed down considerably after that, however, tallying just eight more points the rest of the contest. He also grabbed a modest eight boards in a game during which Los Angeles was outrebounded by eight and torched for 45 combined points between Jazz big men Kelly Olynyk and Lauri Markkanen. Davis' numbers (23.0 points, 11.0 boards, 2.3 assists, 1.9 steals and 2.3 blocks per game) have been very good this season, but that hasn't helped the Lakers avoid a poor 2-6 start.

Davis (back) is good to go for Friday's matchupwith the Jazz, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis missed the team's shootaround for rest purposes while nursing a sore back. It looks like his back is feeling up to par and he will give it a go against the Jazz. Barring any setbacks, he will presumably take on his usual role.

Davis (back) and LeBron James were excused from Friday's morning shootaround to keep them off their feet, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports. Davis remains questionable for the game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Davis is fighting through back soreness but has still posted four consecutive double-doubles while averaging 21.8 points, 13.8 boards, 3.5 assists, 3.3 blocks and 1.8 steals in 36.5 minutes during this stretch. Davis' chances of playing Friday reportedly haven't changed, but it's a bad sign that he needs rest so early in the year.

Davis (back) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Jazz, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis has been dealing with lingering back issues this season, causing him to miss one game thus far, and he is listed as questionable for Friday. With the injury being relatively minor and the Lakers consistently listing Davis and LeBron James (foot) on the injury report, it would be a bit of a surprise to see Davis sit.

Davis totaled 20 points (8-17 FG, 4-4 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 120-117 overtime win over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Davis started off slowly, scoring just two points on 1-for-7 shooting in the first quarter. He bounced back thereafter, nailing seven of his final 10 attempts and finishing as one of three Lakers with 20-plus points. Davis also led the team in rebounds and blocks, and he's putting up big fantasy numbers this season with 23.2 points, 11.5 boards, 2.3 assists, 2.3 blocks and 2.2 steals per contest. Despite constant concerns about his health, he's sat out only one contest thus far.

Davis (back) will play in Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite a lingering back issue, Davis will tough it out Wednesday and take the floor against the Pelicans after registering another double-double in Sunday's win over the Nuggets. The superstar big man is averaging 23.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 2.0 blocks in 35.4 minutes per game this season. Barring any setbacks, he should receive a full workload against the Pelicans.

Davis (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis sat out Friday's contest due to low-back tightness and was labeled questionable heading into Sunday's matchup but still finished with 23 points and 15 rebounds. He admitted after the game that his back was bothering him but said he'd do everything in his power to suit up Wednesday. When available, Davis has been a consistent producer for the Lakers, posting 23.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 2.0 blocks in 35.4 minutes per game.

Davis acknowledged after Sunday's 121-110 win over the Nuggets that his back is "killing" him, but he plans to do "everything" he can to play Wednesday against the Pelicans, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Listed as questionable heading into Sunday after sitting out Friday's loss to the Timberwolves with lower-back tightness, Davis ultimately suited up and performed well in the Lakers' first win of the season, registering 23 points (10-18 FG, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 37 minutes. However, Davis remained seated in his post-game interview in a clear attempt to limit the strain on his back, and the issue could make him a fixture on Lakers injury reports for the foreseeable future. The longer turnaround before the Lakers' next game Wednesday should provide Davis some much-needed recovery time, and though he's tentatively expected to play against New Orleans, there's a good chance he's listed as probable or questionable ahead of that contest.

Davis ended with 23 points (10-18 FG, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 121-110 victory over Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Davis returned after missing Friday's game in Minnesota due to a back injury, notching his third straight double-double with a season-high rebound total. Davis has surpassed 20 points in all five appearances this season, now hauling in 10 or more rebounds in three contests.

Davis (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Darvin Ham expected Davis to be available Sunday, and the 29-year-old has been cleared to play after participating in pregame warmups. Davis should serve as the Lakers' starting center to counter Nikola Jokic on Sunday.