Anthony Davis Dominates in Mavericks Debut Before Exiting with Injury

The Mavericks' first home game since trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers saw protests from fans and a strong performance from Davis, who left the game with a lower-body injury.

Anthony Davis delivered an impressive performance in his Dallas Mavericks debut, recording 26 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 blocks in less than three quarters.
Davis exited the game in the third quarter due to tightness in his groin and quadriceps, which he described as minor, though his status for upcoming games remains uncertain.
The trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Davis has deeply upset Mavericks fans, leading to protests outside the arena and criticism of team leadership.
Fans expressed anger toward general manager Nico Harrison and the Adelson family, the team's new majority owners, with chants, signs, and a GoFundMe campaign funding critical billboards.
Despite the controversy, the Mavericks secured a 116-105 victory over the Houston Rockets, with contributions from Davis and Max Christie, another player acquired in the trade.