Anthony Davis hurt his back on Saturday in the New Orleans Pelicans' 126-99 loss to the Lakers.

Davis immediately fell to the ground and grasped his back when driving to the basket early in the third quarter of the game. Davis left the game but later returned and finished with 34 points, 8 rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

Davis said he felt a little back pain earlier in the game and then it "locked up" on the play in which he went down.

Davis also lumbered somewhat after the game when speaking to the media.

The Pelicans are now 1-9 to begin the season.