The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Brooklyn Nets at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks have picked up some momentum lately, winning four of its last five games, which has been an occasional occurrence this season. Anthony Davis' return has improved their prospects, and his presence has begun to showcase the give Mavs some edge. Thus, as the Dallas will be in action again tonight, it will be interesting to note the status of AD. Will he play tonight or not? Let's find out.
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Anthony Davis Injury Report
Anthony Davis is listed in the injury report released by the Mavericks ahead of the game against the Nets. Davis is marked as "probable" due to the lingering adductor injury. However, to the relief of the fans, he is not ruled out which gives strength to the hopes of him playing tonight.
Despite the injury, he will be expected to play, but it will be on to the management. If they decide to rest him, then he will not feature tonight. Therefore, the suspense will remain on whether Anthony Davis will play tonight or not.
Davis has been chipping in with some par performances. He has been notching points in the range of 10-20 since coming back, highlighting the notion that his best is yet to come for the Mavericks. He is expected to get better with every game but still needs to have regular playtime.
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Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
Aside from Anthony Davis, four more individuals from the Mavericks side are listed on the injury list. Here's the entire sheet:
- Daniel Gafford: Out due to knee injury
- Caleb Martin: Probable due to a hip injury
- Dereck Lively II: Out due to ankle injury
- Anthony Davis: Probable due to adductor injury
There will be notable misses from the Brooklyn Nets lineup as well.
- Cameron Johnson: Out due to back issue
- Noah Clowney: Out due to ankle issue
- Day'Ron Sharpe: Out due to knee injury
- Cam Thomas: Out for the season due to hamstring injury
The injury issues can cost both teams. Nevertheless, Mavericks vs Nets can still be a cracker of a game. With all to look forward to let's see who comes out on top in this one.