Because the Lakers and Mavericks made a commerce on the deadline, their seasons have been fairly the other. Los Angeles is a three-seed within the West. Dallas is the ninth seed and can combat for a playoff spot within the play-in match.
When the Mavs traded Luka Doncic to Los Angeles, Dallas acquired NBA champion Anthony Davis in return. Nevertheless, Davis was injured upon arrival in Dallas. In his first recreation, he suffered a setback and missed time. The 32-year-old has performed in six video games for the Mavericks in 2024-25. On Wednesday night time, Davis hit a clutch floater that gained the sport for Dallas.
Anthony Davis gained the sport for Dallas on Wednesday night time
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Anthony Davis’ tenure with the Mavericks has been a bumpy begin. He was injured when Dallas acquired him however Davis tried taking part in. In his first recreation with the Mavs, he had 26 factors, 16 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks. Nevertheless, Davis did re-injure his groin and proceeded to overlook 18 consecutive video games. The ten-time all-star has performed in 5 of his final six video games.
Davis had his finest efficiency as a Maverick on Wednesday night time vs. the Hawks. Within the second quarter, Davis took an elbow to the attention. Regardless of lacking most of that quarter, Davis completed the sport with 34 factors, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks. His 34 factors and 5 blocks are new personnel bests with Dallas. When wholesome, Davis is likely one of the most dominant large males within the NBA.
Staying wholesome for a full season has been a significant hurdle in his profession. Particularly because the begin of the 2021-22 season. Regardless, Davis dominates when he’s accessible and he did that on Wednesday night time. He hit the game-winning floater with 3.4 seconds left on the clock. Dallas gained the sport 120-118. How far can an All-NBA expertise like Anthony Davis take this Mavs roster within the postseason?
