Anthony Davis back by the first week of April?

Out since Feb. 16 with a right mid-foot sprain. If everything continues to progress well in Davis’ rehab, the All-Star big man could be suiting up for games by the first week of April, at the earliest, sources told ESPN. The Lakers have gone 18-7 in the past two postseasons when Davis and James were in the lineup and able to finish the game. That’s the stat that keeps L.A.’s locker room believing, despite how difficult this season has been.
Source: ESPN

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Anthony Davis’ long-awaited return is precisely what the #Lakers need.
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Frank Vogel said they’re disappointed that they lost this game, but without LeBron and AD, he was encouraged by the effort and attention to detail.
“We’re making progress … we’re continuing to grow.” – 1:02 AM Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Frank Vogel on the Lakers playing tight with Philly despite no LeBron or AD: “I think the group that played tonight showed everyone that we still got a whole lotta fight in us.” – 1:02 AM Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: 76ers 126, Lakers 121
Considering they were without LeBron and AD, this was an impressive showing from LA. They are now 31-42. Dwight Howard had 24 points and 8 rebounds. Russell Westbrook had 24 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.
Up next: at New Orleans on Sunday. – 12:40 AM Kyle Goon @kylegoon
This game hasn’t worked out for the Lakers, and it won’t work out for the Lakers. But given no LeBron and no AD, impressed with the toughness they’ve shown in competing. In their last home game against Toronto, they trailed 21-2 and were competitively dead in the water. – 11:43 PM Rick Noland @RickNoland
AD/asst principal Nick Ranallo leaving @HornetAthletic at end of school year to take AD job at @DemonAthletics . Wife has taught in Westlake system for 14 yrs. Family move – 11:36 PM Kyle Goon @kylegoon
After one quarter: Lakers 30, Sixers 27.
Stanley Johnson leading a LeBron-less, AD-less Lakers squad with 13 points. – 10:41 PM Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
With LeBron and AD no longer taking opportunities away from Stanley Johnson, the Lakers can finally reach their true potential. AK – 10:39 PM The Ringer @ringernba
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Frank Vogel said Anthony Davis “has been coming along pretty well” with his on-court work so far – 8:21 PM Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel says Anthony Davis is “coming along really well” as he works to return to the floor. – 8:21 PM Karl-Anthony Towns @KarlTowns
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More on this storyline

Ryan Ward: Frank Vogel on potentially playing in two play-in games: “We’re hopeful those two games will be played with Anthony Davis.” -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / March 24, 2022 Mike Trudell: Vogel on Anthony Davis: He’s getting evaluated on a daily basis based on the work he did the day prior. “He’s coming along really well.” Still no specific timetable/target date for a return. -via Twitter @LakersReporter / March 23, 2022 Kyle Goon: A little more running and moving from Anthony Davis today in his pregame warmup than Saturday in Washington. He’s running through two-man drills with John Lucas, not at game speed but definitely faster than we’ve seen since he sprained his right foot. -via Twitter @kylegoon / March 21, 2022