Anthony Davis’ spectacular debut for the Dallas Mavericks was minimize quick throughout their 116-105 win over the Houston Rockets due to a non-contact damage.
Davis, 31, moved to Dallas from the Los Angeles Lakers final week as a part of a blockbuster commerce involving NBA All-Star Luka Doncic.
Regardless of followers protesting Doncic’s change to the Lakers earlier than the sport, Davis scored 26 factors with 16 rebounds and 7 assists earlier than his withdrawal.
He dropped to the ground clutching his decrease physique late within the third quarter, when he tried to defend a driving dunk by Houston’s Alperen Sengun.
Mavericks’ Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving additionally scored 13 factors every.
Davis missed the Mavericks win in opposition to the Boston Celtics on Friday as he was recovering from an stomach pressure suffered in his last sport with the Lakers on 28 January.
He obtained a heat reception from the group when he assisted Daniel Gafford early within the first quarter.
Mavericks have been 65-48 up at half-time however had their lead minimize to 2 factors as Houston rallied within the third quarter.
Two three-pointers by Naji Marshall and factors by Irving put Dallas again in management heading into the ultimate quarter-hour as they inflicted a sixth straight defeat on their opponents.
Davis later performed down his damage, telling reporters: “My leg received tight, like just a little spasm.
“I got here again to attempt to get it unfastened whereas nonetheless coping with the stomach pressure. However I managed to loosen it up, and it is nothing severe. I am fantastic.”