Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Dominant two-way performance
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Davis registered 17 points (7-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 118-108 win over the Heat.
Davis grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds, powering Dallas to its third straight victory. Since returning from injury, Davis has ramped up his production, averaging 20.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.7 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers through three games. While power forward is his preferred position, Davis has thrived as the starting center, resulting in both his rebound and block numbers increasing.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Double-doubles in win
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Davis supplied 32 points (13-23 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 131-121 win over the Nuggets.
After sitting out Saturday's win over the Clippers, Davis returned to the hardwood and put together a dominant showing. The star big man led all players in scoring and grabbed a team-high 13 boards en route to his fifth double-double across seven regular-season games. He has also swatted multiple shots in back-to-back games and is averaging 1.6 blocks per game thus far.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Available to play
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Davis (calf) is available for Monday's game in Denver.
Davis is back after a one-game absence, which will likely result in Dwight Powell returning to the second unit and fewer minutes available for Moussa Cisse. Davis is averaging 19.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks per game on the season.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Probable for Monday
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Davis (calf) is probable for Monday's game in Denver.
Davis sat out the second leg of a back-to-back set Saturday for rest purposes, but he should get back out there Monday night, which should result in Dwight Powell returning to the second unit. Moussa Cisse could drop from the rotation entirely with Davis active.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Sitting Saturday
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Davis (injury management) won't play in Saturday's game against the Clippers, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
As expected, Davis will take a seat for the tail end of the Mavericks' back-to-back set. The veteran big man returned from a 14-game absence due to a calf strain Friday night and logged 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3PT), five rebounds, five assists and three blocks across 28 minutes. Davis was under a minutes restriction for the contest. His absence should open up more opportunities for Naji Marshall, Klay Thompson and Moussa Cisse. Davis' next chance to play will come Monday at Denver.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Available with minutes restriction
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Davis (calf) will play in Friday's game against the Lakes, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Davis is ready to return from a 14-game absence with a calf strain, and he's expected to have a minutes restriction, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports. The expectation is also that the superstar big man will sit out Saturday against the Clippers. Davis has averaged 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in five games this season.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Expected to play
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Davis (calf) is expected to play Friday against the Lakers, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
This has been the game that Davis has circled on his calendar for a potential return. He's been sidelined for roughly one month, so it's fair to expect restrictions in his first game back. Additionally, it's hard to imagine him being allowed to play in the second leg of this back-to-back set Saturday against the Clippers.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Questionable for Friday
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Davis (calf) will be listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.
According to coach Jason Kidd, the Mavericks want to see how Davis responds to Wednesday's practice before a decision is made. Davis has missed the past 14 games for Dallas, but a return appears to be imminent. Friday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so at best, Davis will likely see action in just one of those games.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: To practice Wednesday
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Davis (calf) is scheduled to practice Wednesday, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.
Davis has been sidelined since Oct. 29, but the big man appears close to a return. "He's working to get back," coach Jason Kidd said Monday. Friday's game against the Lakers is the front end of a back-to-back set, so at best, Davis will likely be allowed to play in just one of these games if he responds well to Wednesday's practice.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Ruled out Monday
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Davis (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
As expected, Davis will miss his 14th consecutive contest due to a left calf strain. On a more positive note, head coach Jason Kidd said he anticipates the 32-year-old will practice this week, according to Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site. The star big man's next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Lakers. With Davis and Dereck Lively (foot) both sidelined, Naji Marshall, Daniel Gafford and Moussa Cisse are candidates for increased minutes.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Doubtful for Monday
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Davis (calf) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Heat.
Davis is expected to miss his 14th consecutive contest due to a strained left calf, and the Mavericks will likely continue to take a cautious approach with the star big man. With the 32-year-old likely to join Dereck Lively (foot) on the sidelines, Daniel Gafford, Moussa Cisse and Naji Marshall are candidates for increased playing time.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Out at least one week
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Davis (calf) will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days, the Mavericks announced Sunday.
Davis will miss his ninth game in a row Sunday against Portland, and he will sit out at least four more games. The earliest possible return date is Nov. 24 against the Heat, though that seems a bit unlikely given how cautious the team is being. Davis is reportedly making good progress, but the Mavericks will have to carry on without their franchise big man. P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall and Max Christie should continue to handle increased usage until Davis is cleared to return.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Unlikely to return Sunday
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Davis (calf) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Davis appears poised to miss a ninth consecutive game due to a left calf strain that he sustained in a win over the Pacers on Oct. 29. Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall will likely continue to see more minutes and bigger roles as long as Davis is sidelined.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Out Friday
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Davis (calf) won't play Friday against the Clippers.
Friday will mark Davis' eighth consecutive game on the inactive list, and with Dallas' next two games coming as a Sunday-Monday, back-to-back set, it seems unlikely he'll be able to return by the end of Week 4. Naji Marshall, Dereck Lively and Daniel Gafford will pick up the slack in Davis' absence.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Listed as questionable
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Davis (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Davis has missed the past seven games for Dallas, but this will be his fourth straight questionable tag. Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont requested medical data to indicate that Davis is not at risk of aggravating his left calf strain before the veteran big man receives clearance to play, but there's been no noteworthy update since. Davis' status moving forward is very much in the air.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Out Wednesday, could miss more time
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Davis (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday against the Suns, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Davis will be sidelined for a seventh consecutive contest Wednesday, and despite being listed as questionable on the Mavericks' initial injury report for three straight games, his return to action may not necessarily be imminent. According to MacMahon, Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has requested medical data indicating that Davis is not at risk of aggravating his left calf strain before the veteran big man receives clearance to play. As MacMahon notes, Davis had initially been targeting a return to action in this past Saturday's game versus the Wizards, but after Dumont sided with Mavericks director of health and performance Johann Bilsborough -- who advised that Davis should continue to sit out -- the decision was made to keep the 32-year-old sidelined. With the Mavericks sitting at 3-8 entering Wednesday's game and having fired general manager Nico Harrison earlier this week, it's possible that the team takes a more conservative approach with injured veterans such as Davis and Kyrie Irving (knee) while a deep playoff run looks to be a pipe dream even at this early stage of the season.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Questionable vs. Suns
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Davis (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Davis is looking to bring a six-game absence due to a calf strain to an end against Phoenix. The Mavericks are likely to determine his status following pregame warmups Wednesday. If Davis remains out yet again, Dallas would likely need Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington to handle the lion's share of the minutes at power forward.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Remaining out Monday
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Davis (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bucks, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Davis will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a sprained left calf, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Suns. With the star big man sidelined, Naji Marshall, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell are candidates for increased minutes.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Questionable to face Milwaukee
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Davis (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Davis is in jeopardy of missing his sixth consecutive contest due to a strained left calf. If the star big man remains on the shelf, Naji Marshall, Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse are candidates for increased playing time.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Ruled out Saturday
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Davis (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Davis will miss his fifth consecutive game due to a strained left calf, and his next chance to play will come Monday against the Bucks. With the star big man sidelined, Dwight Powell, Moussa Cisse and Naji Marshall are candidates for increased minutes.
