Injury Woes Hit Mavericks Ahead of Kings Showdown

Dallas, Texas — The Dallas Mavericks are facing a significant challenge as star forward Anthony Davis is listed as day-to-day due to a groin injury ahead of their game against the Sacramento Kings scheduled for February 10, 2025, at the American Airlines Center.

Davis, who leads the Mavericks with an impressive 25.7 points and 12 rebounds per game, is uncertain to play after sustaining the injury in his debut game for the Mavericks. The team’s injury report has now expanded to include a total of seven players affected. P.J. Washington (ankle), Max Christie (shoulder), and Dante Exum (illness) remain questionable for the matchup.

The Mavericks also announced that Caleb Martin (hip) and Dereck Lively (ankle) are officially ruled out. Additionally, Dwight Powell, nursing a hip issue, is listed as day-to-day and may not be in the lineup either.

In the absence of Davis, the Mavericks will depend heavily on key players like Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson. Thompson, known for his three-point shooting, averages three makes from beyond the arc each game, ranking him 18th in the league. The team’s current record stands at 11th place in the NBA, averaging 115.5 points per game.

The Kings, entering the contest with a clean injury report, are poised to capitalize on Dallas’ vulnerabilities. They are currently eighth in the league for scoring, averaging 116.2 points per game. The Kings feature standout players like Domantas Sabonis, who leads the league with 14.3 rebounds per game, and DeMar DeRozan, contributing a solid 22.3 points per game. Their performance will be crucial as they look to take advantage of the Mavericks’ depleted roster.

This highly anticipated game is set to begin at 8:30 PM ET and will be broadcast across multiple platforms, including NBCS-CA, KFAA, and WFAA. Fans can also catch the live stream on Fubo, where daily fantasy opportunities are available through FanDuel Fantasy.

The outcome of this game could hinge on whether Davis and other key Mavericks players can recover in time, as they face a Kings team coming off a thrilling 129-128 overtime victory against the Mavericks just days prior, where DeRozan scored a remarkable 42 points.