Pivot wing Anthony Davis had an impressive debut for Dallas Mavericks on the night of this Saturday (8), in a match against the Rocekts, demonstrating all its quality and immediate impact on the team.
From the first few minutes, the player showed dominance in both attack and defense, contributing decisively to the team’s performance on the court. However, what seemed to be an unforgettable night for the Texan crowd ended up generating apprehension.
During the last quarter of the match against Houston Rockets, Davis suffered a seemingly unsuccessful injury, falling to the ground with expression of pain. In a rocket counterattack, Davis tried to protect but felt the left thigh muscle and no longer returned at the outset.
The worrying scene caused companions and opponents to quickly call the medical team and the player needed to help the court. The franchise has not yet released details about the severity of the injury, but tests will be performed in the coming hours to evaluate their condition and determine the recovery time.
Until the moment of bruise, Davis had been the big name of the game, accumulating impressive numbers: 26 points, 16 rebounds and 7 assists. Their intensity and leadership were evident throughout the match, being seen encouraging their companions with shouts of “I am here!”.
Even with the reinforcement injury, the Mavericks managed to keep control of the match and beat Houston Rockets by 116 to 105, reaching a record of 27 wins and 25 losses in 52 games of the season.
