Lakers center Anthony Davis missed only his third game this season after being a late scratch from the lineup before the matchup against the Brooklyn Nets.

Hosting the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night, the Lakers initially listed Davis as questionable on their injury report due to right calf soreness. This is a different injury listing than the left plantar fasciitis that kept Davis out on Jan. 17 against the Brooklyn Nets.

Anthony Davis was a late scratch against the Nets on Friday night because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot. It marked his third missed game of the season.

The Lakers are set for an East West showdown against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, but could be without two of their best players. One of those players listed on

Anthony Davis made his return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night after a one-game absence due to plantar fasciitis. However, he shot just 5-of-14 from the field, finishing with 16 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks as the Lakers fell to the L.

Anthony Davis criticized his Los Angeles Lakers teammates for making simple mistakes during their loss to the Clippers.

Anthony Davis voices frustrations after the Lakers' loss to the Clippers, citing defensive lapses and inconsistency as critical issues.