Rockets’ Covington injured in collision with Lakers’ Davis

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Robert Covington #33 of the Houston Rockets react after colliding during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 08, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images/AFP

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida — Houston forward Robert Covington was taken to the locker room after colliding with Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the teams’ Western Conference playoff series Tuesday night.

Less than five minutes remained in the game when the collision took place.

Covington and Los Angeles’ Kyle Kuzma were trying to get into rebounding position. A push from Kuzma caused Covington to run into Davis, who was stationed under the basket.

The left side of Covington’s face hit Davis’ right arm, while Covington’s left elbow hit Davis’ right side. Covington had a towel on his face as he headed to the locker room.