Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis exited his debut game against the Houston Rockets with a non-contact injury, reportedly to his groin area, but downplayed its severity. The 31-year-old scored 26 points and grabbed 16 rebounds before leaving the court under his own power.
Davis told reporters he felt tightness in his groin/quad area, saying it was “nothing serious.” However, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd expressed doubt about Davis’ return, stating that the team would know more on Sunday.
The Mavericks are counting on Davis to be an instant superstar after acquiring him from the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite controversy surrounding the trade, fans gave Davis a warm reception. The team’s front office made the move to replace Luka Doncic as the face of the franchise, but Dallas fans are still upset about the deal.
The Mavericks’ need for Davis to succeed is evident, especially with the recent protests outside American Airlines Center. General manager Nico Harrison faces opposition from fans who are unhappy about the trade. A significant injury would only add to the team’s problems.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/anthony-davis-exits-mavericks-debut-with-non-contact-injury-but-says-its-nothing-serious-215852011.html