Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Scoring explosion not enough
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Davis closed with 40 points (16-29 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 120-106 Play-In Game loss to Memphis.
Davis' game-high 40 points tied for his most points in a contest this season. However, the star big man's dominant outing wasn't enough for the Mavericks to avoid being eliminated from playoff contention. After being traded from the Lakers, Davis averaged 20.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.2 blocks in 29.6 minutes across his nine regular-season appearances for the Mavericks, as he missed a significant period due to a left groin strain.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Returns to game Friday
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Davis (knee) has returned to Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Davis exited the game briefly due to an apparent knee injury, but he returned to the hardwood after receiving treatment. The big man should continue to operate as Dallas' go-to option on offense down the stretch in a game during which the Mavericks are down by a wide margin.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Exits with knee injury
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Davis left Friday's game against the Grizzlies during the fourth quarter with an apparent right knee injury, Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com reports.
Davis limped off the court and received treatment from the trainers while on the bench, and it's uncertain if he'll return to the game. If he doesn't, Caleb Martin, Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall would be in line to see more minutes down the stretch.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Cleared to play Friday
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Davis (adductor) is available for Friday's Play-In Game against the Grizzlies, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Davis has been managing a left adductor injury, but he was listed as probable for Friday's contest and has been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. Over his last nine outings (including Wednesday's Play-In Game win over the Kings), Davis has averaged 20.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.2 blocks over 29.9 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Likely to play vs. Memphis
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Davis (adductor) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Davis continues to manage a left adductor injury, but he's trending toward playing in Friday's Play-In Game in Memphis. The superstar big man had a stellar performance in Wednesday's win against the Kings, finishing with 27 points, nine rebounds and three blocks.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Hits for team-high 27 in win
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Davis amassed 27 points (9-23 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 120-106 Play-In Game victory over the Kings.
The 32-year-old led the Mavericks in scoring as they pushed one win closer to the playoffs. Davis has been productive when he's been on the court in April, averaging 24.8 points, 11.4 boards, 3.8 assists, 3.2 blocks and 1.4 threes in five appearances, and he'll likely need to come up big again Friday in Memphis if Dallas is going to claim the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Good to go Wednesday
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Davis (adductor) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Kings, Austin Veazey of SI.com reports.
Davis was previously listed as probable on the injury report due to a left adductor strain but will suit up for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game. Prior to sitting out the Mavericks' final regular season game, the star big man averaged 21.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.7 blocks in 30.0 minutes over his past three outings.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Probable for Wednesday
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Davis (adductor) is listed as probable for Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Kings.
The Mavericks continue to list Davis on the injury report due to a left adductor strain, though he's expected to play in Wednesday's elimination game. The superstar missed the club's regular-season finale and appeared in four regular-season outings during April, averaging 24.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.3 blocks across 30.0 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Sitting out Sunday
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Davis is out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left adductor strain.
Davis will miss the final game of the regular season for the Mavericks due to a groin problem, and it seems the team doesn't want to take any risks with the star big man since the Play-In Tournament is right around the corner. Davis will finish the regular season having played just nine games for Dallas since being part of the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. In those nine appearances, the star big man averaged 20.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.2 blocks per game.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Flirts with quadruple-double
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Davis finished Friday's 124-102 win over the Raptors with 23 points (10-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, 10 assists and seven blocks over 30 minutes.
Davis was the game's leader in points, rebounds, assists and blocks, with five of his seven swats coming in the second quarter. It was his fourth triple-double of his career and first since Feb. 5, 2024 against the Hornets when he played for the Lakers. In the eight games since returning from a groin injury, Davis has averaged 19.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.1 blocks over 29.4 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Upgraded to available
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Davis (groin) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Davis will suit up for this matchup and should handle his regular workload in the frontcourt as one of Dallas' primary offensive weapons. The superstar big man has averaged 18.7 points. 8.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.4 blocks per game over his last seven games.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Likely to play vs. Toronto
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Davis (groin) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Raptors.
After recording a double-double against the Lakers on Wednesday, Davis is trending toward playing Friday. The veteran big man is starting to get back to dominant form, averaging 18.7 points. 8.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 43.1 percent from the field in his last seven games.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Green light to play Wednesday
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Davis (groin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Davis has played in six of the Mavericks' last eight games while managing a left groin strain, and he's been cleared to play against his old team Wednesday. Since returning from injury, Davis has averaged 19.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 blocks over 28.5 minutes per game while shooting 43.7 percent from the field (including 19.0 percent from three on 3.5 3PA/G).
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Likely to play vs. LAL
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Davis (adductor) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Davis is trending toward playing against his former team Wednesday despite still managing his groin injury. The veteran big man is averaging 19.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 blocks per game, shooting 43.7 percent from the field since returning from an 18-game absence.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Fights through injury for 27 points
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Davis notched 27 points (8-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-13 FT), nine rebounds and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 135-104 loss to the Clippers.
Davis was visibly troubled by knee and abdominal ailments during the game, but he battled through the pain and led the team in points and rebounds. Although Davis requires rest to heal, the Mavericks have little choice but to keep him on the court to increase their postseason odds. Currently, Dallas is barely holding on to a play-in spot, and continued losses will allow the Kings and Suns to catch up. Davis should remain a steady presence while the team is still in the race.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Available vs. Clippers
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Davis (groin) is available for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Davis was deemed probable, so the upgrade to available isn't entirely surprising. The star big man has been limited to only six games with the Mavericks, averaging 19.5 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game, and he should handle his regular workload at center in his return from a one-game absence. He didn't play in the first leg of this back-to-back set due to a left groin strain.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Likely to play vs. LAC
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Davis (adductor) has been listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
After missing Friday's game against the Clippers, Davis will return to the floor to face Los Angeles on Saturday in the second game of a back-to-back against Kawhi Leonard and company. Since returning from a long absence due to the adductor injury, the superstar big man is averaging 18.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 44 percent from the field.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Won't play Friday
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Davis (adductor) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Davis will miss the first night of the Mavs' back-to-back set while the club manages his availability due to a left adductor strain. His next chance to suit up will come during Saturday's rematch against the Clippers. Naji Marshall, Kai Jones and Dwight Powell are all candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Davis being sidelined.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Questionable for Friday
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Davis (adductor) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers.
The Mavericks continue to manage Davis' availability due to the left adductor strain that sidelined him for 18 straight games. If he's cleared to suit up against Los Angeles on Friday, the star big man will likely receive the night off in Saturday's rematch. Davis has made five appearances since his return from the extended absence, averaging 18.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 blocks across 28.8 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Dominates in win Wednesday
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Davis ended with 34 points (14-23 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, five blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 120-118 victory over the Hawks.
Davis had his best all-around performance since arriving in Dallas, helping the Mavs to a much-needed victory. Although his return to the court was met with some questions, as this was the first time in five games he's even reached the 20-point mark, he has certainly provided the team with a strong presence on both ends of the floor. Unsurprisingly, his efficiency has been somewhat of an issue, something that he managed to rectify in this one. Both Dereck Lively and Daniel Gafford have also recently returned from their respective injuries, with Dallas now possessing a formidable frontcourt.
