SHENZHEN — Every precaution will be taken for Anthony Davis, who left the finale of the Lakers’ trip to China with a sprained right thumb.
The prized acquisition of L.A.’s offseason played only 12 minutes in Saturday’s 91-77 loss to Brooklyn. He will have his thumb tested upon the team’s return to Los Angeles.
Davis’ night began with a bit of intrigue, as coach Frank Vogel opted to have him start at center for the first time this preseason, alongside Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, Danny Green and LeBron James.
While Davis’ night ended early at least in part due to his sprain, James also played only a dozen minutes and, like AD, scored six points.