Anthony Davis Out with Groin Strain for Second Game with Dallas Mavericks Amid Reports of Longer Absence
Davis Ruled Out for Monday’s Game Against Sacramento
Anthony Davis has been ruled out of what would have been his second game with the Dallas Mavericks amid reports that a groin injury sustained in his Dallas debut could sideline him for multiple weeks. Davis won’t play against Sacramento on Monday night after getting injured two days earlier in a 116-105 win over Houston, his first game since the seismic trade that sent fellow superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Reports Suggest Davis Could Miss Several Weeks
Multiple media outlets, citing anonymous sources, reported that Davis could miss several weeks with a left adductor strain. NBA reporter Marc Stein was first with the news of a potentially lengthy absence. Any extended time without Davis will only intensify the criticism directed at Dallas general manager Nico Harrison over the controversial trade.
Mavs Fans Unhappy with Trade
Mavs fans angry with Harrison over losing their beloved Doncic also have complained about the team giving up a 25-year-old superstar in his prime for an older player with an extensive injury history. While the 31-year-old Davis played a career-high 76 games for the Lakers last season, he missed at least 20 games each of the previous five seasons.
Previous Injury History
Davis was out with an abdominal strain for his final two games with the Lakers and the first two he could have played for the Mavs. He had a dominant first half before pulling up lame late in the third quarter against the Rockets. Davis said after the game he was confident it wasn’t a serious injury, but part of the reason for leaving the game was because of the abdominal issue he was still recovering from.
Conclusion
The news of Davis’s injury is a significant blow to the Mavericks, who were hoping to see him lead the team to success. The criticism of general manager Nico Harrison will only continue to grow if Davis’s injury proves to be a prolonged one. The team will need to regroup and adjust its strategy to compensate for the loss of their new star player.
FAQs
* What is the nature of Anthony Davis’s injury?
+ Davis has a groin strain, specifically a left adductor strain.
* How long will Davis be out?
+ Reports suggest he could miss several weeks, but the exact timeline is unclear.
* What is the reaction to Davis’s injury?
+ Mavs fans are upset, and some are directing their frustration at general manager Nico Harrison over the trade that brought Davis to the team.
