Limping Anthony Davis Out! Pelicans lost to Utah Jazz

Early in the game, Anthony Davis was forced to exit with a left groin injury in the New Orleans Pelicans' 114-108 loss to the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Friday night.

Davis was injured as he battled for a rebound with Utah's Derrick Favorsunderneath the basket with 11:35 left in the game.

He remained down for several moments as trainers examined him and could not put any weight on his left leg as he was helped to the locker room.

Utah (12-11) took advantage of Davis' exit by going on a quick 10-run that gave it a 90-84 lead with 9:14 left. But New Orleans (11-11) continued to fight and it responded with a 12-0 run that ended with a 3-pointer by Darius Miller that gave the team a 96-90 lead.

The Pelicans suffered their third consecutive loss and DeMarcus Cousins led the team with 23 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. E'Twaun Moore chipped in 18 points and Rajon Rondo added 13 points, eight rebonds and 11 assists.

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