It’s the biggest setback so far this season among a slew of injuries for the Mavericks. They lost 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to a groin injury in his Dallas debut

An injury denies Davis the chance to play in the teams’ first meeting since their shocking trade, but the 10-time All-Star gets a 2½-minute tribute video in the first quarter and a warm ovation.

Anthony Davis spoke candidly on how he's processed getting traded from the Lakers to Mavericks for Luka Doncic.

Davis was asked about his actions and choice of words, and acknowledged the disappointment being felt in the fanbase by Luka Doncic’s exit. He explained, while fighting his own corner: “I know the

Unfortunately, Davis suffered a left adductor strain and had to leave the game late in the third quarter. He has yet to return and the Mavericks have gone 4-5 since then and fallen to 10th place in the Western Conference standings.