It was a forearm to the eye. A punch to the gut. As Anthony Davis fell, the Lakers' chances crumbled, eyes swollen shut to the end of the game. A loss that sent shivers through the team for the season ahead.
The Lakers faced a challenging matchup, losing their superstar, Davis, to an eye contusion. The absence of Davis was acutely felt in their defeat to the Warriors, highlighting the team's reliance on him for success.