US EditionMavs' Anthony Davis Gets Cheers and Another Loss in His Return to LA After a 14-Game Injury Absence
Anthony Davis scored 12 points in 28 minutes during his return after a 14-game injury absence as the Mavericks fell to the Lakers, who completed a four-game sweep in group play.
- On Friday, Anthony Davis returned to Los Angeles after a 14-game injury absence and received loud pregame cheers, but the Dallas Mavericks still lost their first road game against the Los Angeles Lakers since his trade.
- Because he’d been sidelined since Oct. 29 with a left calf strain, Anthony Davis returned under a minutes restriction, and Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Davis won’t play Saturday to preserve his health.
- Playing 28 minutes, Anthony Davis recorded five rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots, including a block of LeBron James, then exchanged jerseys with Austin Reaves after the game.
- Dallas sits 14th in the Western Conference after struggling during Davis' absence, while the Los Angeles Lakers completed a four-game sweep of NBA Cup group play.
- After the trade's fallout and a front-office shakeup, the midseason trade that moved Anthony Davis remains contentious and Nico Harrison, former general manager, was fired Nov. 11, yet Lakers fans continue to give Davis warm receptions.
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Mavs' Anthony Davis gets cheers and another loss in his return to LA after a 14-game injury absence
Anthony Davis returned to Los Angeles on the same night he came back from a 14-game injury absence, and he received loud pregame cheers from Lakers fans who were...
Anthony Davis Earns Standing Ovation From Lakers Crowd In Emotional LA Return
Anthony Davis (Image Credits: Imagn) In his first game back after missing 14 game due to a strained calf, Anthony Davis returned to action. However, he couldn’t celebrate the night with a win. The setback was particularly tough because it came against his old team, the Los Angeles Lakers, who defeated him 129-119 on Friday night. The matchup also marked Davis’ first appearance at Crypto.com Arena since his trade departure. For years, this arena …
Mavericks Vs. Lakers Injury Report: Anthony Davis & Deandre Ayton Return, Marcus Smart Ruled Out
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Deandre Ayton (right knee contusion) will return to action on Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks after a one-game absence. Marcus Smart (back spasms) has been ruled out after originally being listed as questionable. On the Dallas side of things, Anthony Davis returns to the lineup after missing the last 14 games with a calf injury. This will be Davis’ first time playing against the Lakers at Crypto.co…
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