Pelicans' Davis out 1-2 weeks, Anderson 2-4 weeks

Posted February 21, 2015 10:00 pm

The Associated Press

METAIRIE, La. (AP) - The New Orleans Pelicans say Anthony Davis is expected to be out up to two weeks because of a right shoulder sprain, while fellow forward Ryan Anderson is expected to miss up to four weeks with a right knee sprain.

Davis, an All-Star who averages 23.9 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game, left Saturday night's victory at Miami in the first quarter after a collision under the basket with Hassan Whiteside.

Davis had only recently returned from a right shoulder sprain that caused him to miss two regular-season games and the All-Star game.

Anderson's knee buckled in the second quarter in Miami when Mario Chalmers stepped on his ankle as the two pursued a rebound. Anderson averages 14.6 points.

The Pelicans host Toronto on Monday night.

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. The Magic won 95-84. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay) The Associated Press

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