Dallas Mavericks injury report: HUGE update on Anthony Davis, P.J. Washington ahead of game vs Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks will lock horns with the Houston Rockets on Saturday on the second night of a back-to-back. They could have up to six players on their injury report for this clash, led by 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis.

Latest update on Anthony Davis

He is day-to-day with a potential knee injury that he picked up on Friday against the OKC Thunder. Davis exited the game in the third quarter but returned and continued to play.

He dropped an optimistic update, revealing he plans to suit up against the Rockets. Davis is also managing calf and finger injuries. He missed 14 games because of a left calf strain and picked up a finger injury on Wednesday against the Miami Heat.

Latest update on P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford

Meanwhile, concerns about P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford remain after they missed another game since last appearing on November 28 against the LA Lakers. They were questionable on Friday against the OKC Thunder before being ruled out as game-time decisions.

Washington is facing a right ankle sprain he picked up during the pre game warm-up against the LA Clippers on November 29. Gafford is managing a right ankle issue. The duo is likely to be placed as "questionable" and an eventual game-time decision on Saturday.

Latest update on Derek Lively II

Dereck Lively II will miss his eight straight game because of a right foot injury. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd shared on Friday that Lively is seeking various options on his lingering injury.

Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum will remain on the sidelines for the Dallas Mavericks. Irving is ramping up after an ACL surgery and Exum is out for the season because of a knee injury.

When and where to watch the Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks game?

Space City Home Network, KFAA and MavsTV will locally broadcast the Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks game. Viewers can catch the live streaming via NBA League Pass from 8:30 pm ET at the American Airlines Center.

The Mavericks are 9.5-point underdogs. They are coming off a 132-111 defeat against the OKC Thunder and are 8-16. The Rockets are 15-5 after defeating the Phoenix Suns 117-98 in their previous game.