Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis exited the game during the first half on Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors.

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a thrilling 115-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day due to Austin Reaves’ game-winning shot in the final second. However, the excitement took a hit early in the game for Lakers star Anthony Davis, who left the game early due to an ankle injury.

Lakers big man Anthony Davis didn’t return for Los Angeles against Golden State after spraining his left ankle midway through the first quarter.

Davis missed all three of his shot attempts and contributed two rebounds and one steal. Somehow, even without him, the Lakers were able to open up a solid lead i

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis exited a meeting with the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday after rolling his ankle in the first quarter. Davis was simply walking in the lane when he tweaked his left foot down by the restricted area.

The star big man misses the rest of the game after suffering a sprained left ankle in the first quarter against Golden State

Davis suffered an apparent ankle injury during the first quarter of the Lakers’ win against the Warriors and went back to the locker room. He was ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the game. Up to that point, he had played seven minutes and had two rebounds and one steal.

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis left Wednesday night’s victory against the Golden State Warriors early after he rolled his left ankle in the lane. He was later ruled out, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis left the Christmas Day game against the Golden State Warriors after injuring his ankle.