NBA: Mavericks Beat Houston Rockets As Anthony Davis Suffers Injury In Debut

Anthony Davis made his debut for the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 26 points, grabbing 16 rebounds, and blocking three shots before exiting with tightness in his groin and quadriceps. However, despite his early departure, the Mavericks secured a 116-105 win over the Houston Rockets. Max Christie contributed 23 points off the bench, while Alperen Sengun led Houston with 30 points and eight rebounds.

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Updated on: 9 February 2025 5:57 pm

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Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Dallas.

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Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis is introduced before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Dallas.

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Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) scores over Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Dallas.

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Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) drives against Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas.

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NBA Basketball Game: Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks

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Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) waits for a time out in front of the bench during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Dallas.

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NBA Basketball Game: Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets

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Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) looks up court against Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas.

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A fan holds up a sign welcoming Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis and guard Max Christie (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Dallas.

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NBA Basketball: Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets

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Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) hangs on the rim after dunking on Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) and center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas.

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Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) yells to teammate Spencer Dinwiddie (26) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Dallas.

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Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas.