Following a shock transfer to the Dallas Mavericks from the LA Lakers, Anthony Davis is now set to start a new chapter of his NBA career soon. However, how soon is the question, as the 31-year-old ended his stint with the Lakers on the sidelines due to an abdominal strain. Davis did not feature in Tuesday's game against the 76ers, and now the attention is shifted to tonight's game against the Celtics as the fans are expecting him to make his debut as a Maverick in this game. So, will Anthony Davis play tonight? Let's figure out.
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Will Anthony Davis Play Tonight Against the Celtics?
Unfortunately, Anthony Davis is listed in the Dallas Mavericks' injury report for the game against the Celtics. Subsequently, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd has ruled him out for tonight's game. However, there is a positive update as well, which is that the wait won't last longer. According to Kidd, Davis is trending in the right direction and is expected to play Saturday's game against Houston. He also made it known that PJ Washington and Anthony Davis will start at small and power forward when healthy.
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What Should Mavericks Fans Expect from Anthony Davis?
With the dust around the shocking transfer, that saw Luka Doncic being traded to the LA Lakers, yet to settle, it is difficult to assert what's in store for both Mavericks and the Lakers. Mavericks have acquired the services of Anthony Davis, who is a prolific scorer much like Doncic, but does he carry enough prowess to replace Luka Magic is the pressing query at the moment.
Anthony Davis is averaging 25.7 points per game this season, along with 11.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.1 blocks, and 1.3 steals. His shooting percentages are 52.8% from the field, 29.8% from three-point range, and 78.8% from the free-throw line. These statistics showcase that AD will be a busy man on the court for the Mavs and will have the onus to form a consortium with Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson for the remainder of the season. The Mavericks are currently enduring the lingering inconsistent run; thus, Davis' objective would be to provide some solidarity to the team, and should he attain success in the task, then it will not take much time to win over the Mavericks fans and become the new face of the team.