Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has announced that newly acquired center Anthony Davis will be sidelined for the upcoming game against the Sacramento Kings due to a left adductor strain. Davis sustained the injury during his debut with the Mavericks against the Houston Rockets, where he had an impressive performance of 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks before exiting in the third quarter. citeturn0news17
This injury is expected to keep Davis out for multiple weeks, potentially sidelining him for up to a month. As a result, he will miss the NBA All-Star Game scheduled later this month in San Francisco. citeturn0news18
The Mavericks, currently holding an 8th place position in the Western Conference with a 28-25 record, will need to adjust their lineup in Davis’s absence. The team had high hopes for Davis’s defensive presence and scoring ability, especially following the recent trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. citeturn0search14
Coach Kidd expressed confidence in the team’s depth and readiness to adapt to the situation. “We have a strong roster, and while Anthony’s absence is significant, we have players who are prepared to step up and contribute,” Kidd stated.
The Mavericks will look to other key players to fill the void left by Davis’s injury as they aim to improve their standing in the competitive Western Conference.
