Star forward Anthony Davis left the Dallas Mavericks' win over the Houston Rockets early due to a groin injury, raising concerns about his availability moving forward.
Anthony Davis exited the Dallas Mavericks ' 116-105 victory over the Houston Rockets in the third quarter due to a groin injury. Davis went down without contact, clutching his groin area. He was listed as doubtful to return and did not play the remainder of the game. Davis was slated to address reporters following the game.
This unfortunate incident reignites concerns about Davis' injury history, a primary point of contention surrounding the trade that sent him to Dallas from the Los Angeles Lakers. Prior to the trade, Davis missed his final two games with the Lakers due to an abdominal strain and was initially unavailable for the Mavericks' first two games after the deal. This game marked his home debut with Dallas after a five-game road trip.Davis had a strong first half, putting up 24 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks. He finished the game with 26 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists. In the third quarter, Davis layup attempt was blocked by Jalen Green, after which Davis slowly walked toward the offensive end and remained near the Dallas bench while his team ran their offense. He did not attempt to return to the defensive side when the Rockets regained possession. The Mavericks committed a foul to stop the clock and allow Davis to exit the game
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