MEXICO CITY — Anthony Davis spoke in front of a group of reporters for the first time since he suffered a lower left leg injury in the Dallas Mavericks’ win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.
The Mavericks star said he “feels better,” but his status is considered day-to-day, putting his availability in question for Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City.
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“It is going to be day to day, but I feel better – that is for sure,” Davis said, according to a report from the Associated Press.
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Mavericks coach Jason Kidd reiterated the same message without providing much detail. The Mavericks are expected to “take a cautious approach” and hold him out of the game, according to a report from NBA insider Marc Stein.
Davis entered Wednesday’s game listed as probable because of bilateral Achilles tendinopathy. He abruptly left midway through the first quarter after an awkward landing on the court following a successful floater.
The timing of Davis’ injury isn’t ideal since the Mavericks front court depth is nearly depleted with centers Dereck Lively II (right knee sprain) and Daniel Gafford (right ankle sprain) sidelined.
Davis suffered an abdominal strain during his dominant Mavericks debut in February and missed 18 games before returning for the final eight games of last season.
Davis is averaging a double-double of 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds in five games, along with 2.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks.
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