Dallas Mavericks' star Anthony Davis is projected to miss weeks due to a left adductor strain after a strong debut post-trade from the Lakers. Despite a remarkable performance against the Rockets, his injury raised concerns about his absence in upcoming games. Although Davis expressed confidence that it's not serious, the team faces challenges with additional injuries affecting key players like P.J. Washington. The Mavs will have to navigate these hurdles as they aim to maintain momentum in the season without their headline acquisition.
Davis, the headliner of the Mavs' return from the controversial trade of 25-year-old superstar Luka Doncic, exited Saturday's win over the Houston Rockets with 1:37 remaining in the third quarter after recording 26 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks in 31 minutes.
Davis downplayed concern about the injury postgame, saying he was 'very confident' that it was not a significant setback. 'Just the leg got tight, like a little spasm,' Davis said.
His absence could stretch to a month, sources confirmed, due to an injury that cut short his spectacular debut with the Mavs.
Starting forward P.J. Washington, who sat out the second half, is listed as questionable against the Kings, alongside key reserves Max Christie and Dante Exum.
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