Anthony Davis has scored 26 factors with 12 rebounds in his Dallas Mavericks debut, however was compelled to depart the sport with an belly damage within the third quarter.
The Mavericks, who beat Houston Rockets 116-105 in Dallas, had acquired Davis in a league-shaking commerce that despatched Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers on February 1.
Davis, who added seven assists and three blocks, left the sport close to the top of the third quarter after clutching at his decrease stomach.
One of many many criticisms of the commerce was Davis’s historical past of accidents.
The 31-year-old missed two video games with the Lakers earlier than the blockbuster deal due to an belly pressure, and he sat out the identical quantity with the Mavericks after becoming a member of the crew.
In the meantime, Dončić watched the Lakers’ sport in opposition to Indiana Pacers from the sideline as he continues his restoration from a calf pressure sustained in December.
The Slovenian star has participated in observe along with his new crew this week and is anticipated to make his Lakers debut in opposition to Utah Jazz on Tuesday AEDT.
LeBron James additionally sat out the Pacers sport to relaxation his sore left ankle.
LeBron James (left) and Luka Dončić had been spectators throughout the Lakers’ conflict with the Pacers. (AP: Mark J Terrill)
“Just a bit little bit of elevated soreness on that foot after the opposite night time,” Lakers coach JJ Redick stated about James’s damage.
“Luka is progressing effectively, however we’ll make that call in actual time on Monday.”
Redick stated he hoped to have James and Dončić within the Lakers’ line-up to face the Jazz.
“I do not know why we would not,” he stated.
“We’re not making an attempt to carry guys out.”
The Lakers defeated the Pacers 124-117 in Los Angeles.
AP/Reuters
