Anthony Davis, from the dream debut to the nightmare of an injury

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 08 Feb 2025
Dallas Mavericks Anthony Davis Houston Rockets

We break down the unforgettable moments of a debut that was outstanding until Anthony Davis suffered an injury.

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Debut Anthony Davis with injury. Photo: gettyimages

Disrespected, undervalued, and with reasons to feel offended. What Anthony Davis has had to hear this week seems to have been fuel to perform at his best level with the Dallas Mavericks in the debut against the Houston Rockets, although at the end of the third quarter, he suffered a groin injury that has raised alarm. In the 31 minutes he played, he scored 26 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and dished out 7 assists.

Feelings of a wounded wild animal, of violated pride that must be restored, of a star who has felt belittled. Anthony Davis has been treated by many as if he were a nobody in the Luka Doncic trade, but he has demonstrated his strong commitment to the Dallas Mavericks right from the first game. Comfortable with Gafford doing the dirty work in the paint, he has been able to display his best performance at the 4 position, highlighting that his claims to play that role on the court were legitimate.

- The final score of the game was 116 - 105 in favor of the Dallas Mavericks

Everything was going smoothly until there were just over two minutes left in the third quarter. At that moment, Anthony Davis grabbed his right abductor and caused a chilling sound of concern in the arena and in the hearts of all Dallas Mavericks fans. Pending the extent of the physical problem, the concern is evident, but so is the excitement for the level shown by a player who proves to be a great star.

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