Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis returned from an extended injury absence and made his debut on February 8 after being acquired in a trade for Luka Doncic. He scored 26 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and dished out seven assists before suffering an adductor injury.
Davis has since made two strong performances, including a historic game against the Atlanta Hawks where he scored 34 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. With his team on a winning streak, Davis is leading the Mavericks back into contention for the Western Conference Play-In picture.
The performance was remarkable, as Davis became the only player in Mavericks franchise history to score at least 30 points, grab 15 rebounds, block five shots, and hit two three-pointers in a single game. He sealed the win with a game-winning shot, sending shockwaves through the NBA.
Davis’s former teammate LeBron James sent him a congratulatory message: “GAME BLOUSES!!” The two had a successful run together on the Lakers, winning an NBA championship in 2020. Now, Davis is proving himself as a leader for the Mavericks, despite losing key players like Doncic and Kyrie Irving to injuries.
With the win, the Mavericks are now just 2.5 games behind the 11th seed Phoenix Suns, solidifying their position in the Western Conference Play-In picture.
Source: https://athlonsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lebron-james-sends-2-word-message-to-anthony-davis-after-mavericks-game