Anthony Davis sustains eye injury in Lakers’ loss to Minnesota [Video]

The last time the Lakers dropped a big game at home, Anthony Davis had to leave the court after one quarter, a shot to his left eye sinking the Lakers in a loss to Golden State on March 16.

In that game, the Lakers made a push thanks to 40 points from LeBron James, the safety net built into the roster should Davis get banged up.

On Sunday, the Lakers, playing for every precious inch of space in the Western Conference standings, didn’t have James. He was home with flu-like symptoms as the Lakers began their final week of the season.

But that wouldn’t be the only bad luck to strike the Lakers — the next blow came with a little déjà vu.

Just like it happened against the Warriors, Davis again got hit in the face and had to leave the game, getting struck in the eye by Kyle …