In his first game back after missing 14 game due to a strained calf, Anthony Davis returned to action. However, he couldn’t celebrate the night with a win. The setback was particularly tough because it came against his old team, the Los Angeles Lakers, who defeated him 129-119 on Friday night.

The matchup also marked Davis’ first appearance at Crypto.com Arena since his trade departure. For years, this arena was his home floor, but this time he stepped onto it as a visitor. The moment carried a wave of emotions, and Lakers fans added to the atmosphere by honoring him with a loud standing ovation as he checked in.

Davis still enjoys strong admiration from Lakers fans as he helped lead the franchise to a championship while playing alongside LeBron James. Over nearly six seasons together, D

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