Anthony Davis might not play tonight (Image via NBA) Injuries have decimated the Dallas Mavericks, and things are getting worse. Six Mavericks players are listed on the injury report ahead of their Saturday game against the Detroit Pistons. D’Angelo Russell’s fitness is a major worry, and Anthony Davis has been confirmed to miss the game. Anthony Davis, the Mavericks’ star power forward and center, will miss at least two games due to a mild left calf strain, the team announced Friday night.
The Dallas Mavericks brace for turbulence as Anthony Davis’ setback impacts their performance
In a neutral-site matchup, the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons will play each other in Mexico City during the NBA regular season. As both sides want to demonstrate their abilities on a global scale, supporters anticipate a top-notch performance. However, there is a major uncertainty about the game: will Anthony Davis play?The Mavericks’ two-game road trip will not feature Anthony Davis. When the team returns to Dallas, the star center will be reassessed after receiving a low-grade left calf strain diagnosis. He was hurt on Wednesday during the Mavericks’ previous game against the Indiana Pacers.In fact, the Dallas Mavericks said in a statement on Friday, October 31, that Davis will not play in the team’s next two games, including Saturday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City.After the Mavericks return from their trip to Mexico City, which includes games against the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets, Davis will be reassessed. During the first quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, the 32-year-old sustained the injury.Anthony Davis will be joined on the sidelines by three players. Due to a right knee strain, Dereck Lively II will miss his third straight game. His most recent game occurred on Wednesday when the Mavericks visited the Toronto Raptors.Due to bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, the ten-time All-Star was labelled as probable before the Pacers game; nevertheless, the calf strain was ultimately identified. For Dallas, which is now 2-3, he has averaged 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds early in the season.
Concern looms over Dallas as Anthony Davis’ growing injury list threaten to shake the team
On Wednesday, October 29, Davis played just seven minutes in Dallas’ victory over the Indiana Pacers before leaving early due to “left lower leg soreness.” Before making his way to the locker room, he was observed holding the back of his left leg close to the heel.
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Due to a bruise to his left knee, star guard D’Angelo Russell is labelled as “questionable”. Against the Pacers, he played 20 minutes off the bench and finished with 14 points, two rebounds, and five assists.Daniel Gafford’s status was upgraded to “questionable” in the meanwhile. He hasn’t yet made his season debut and is recuperating from a sprained right ankle. Dante Exum and Kyrie Irving will continue to observe the action from a distance. Exum is dealing with a right knee injury, and Irving is recuperating from a torn ACL in his left knee.Also read: Is Anthony Davis playing tonight vs the Oklahoma City Thunder? Latest update on the Dallas Mavericks star’s status (October 27, 2025)