Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Grizzlies injury report
The Dallas Mavericks (2-6) will play the Memphis Grizzlies (3-6) on Friday night in the NBA Cup game. Both teams struggled at the start of the season tension between Ja Morant and the Grizzlies’ coaching staff has led to trade rumors, while the Mavs have been hit hard by the injury bug. Speaking of injuries, yes Anthony Davis playing the Grizzlies tonight?
AD has missed three straight games with a left calf strain. The Mavericks continued to call Davis day-to-day, suggesting a return could be close. Uncertainty, however, still surrounds the situation.
Here’s everything we know about Anthony Davis’ injury status ahead of Friday night’s game.
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Anthony Davis’ injury status against the Grizzlies
Davis is currently listed as suspicious on the NBA injury report. The initial injury reports before the last three games keep listing him as out, so his is upgrade to dubious promises.
Davis’ injury history is something the Mavericks will take a close look at. Dallas will proceed with extreme caution before AD returns to the floor.
Still, there’s no question the Mavs need him. The team struggled even with AD, but they looked lost at times without him.
When it comes to the question of whether Anthony Davis is playing tonight, the answer is probably no.
Mavericks injury report
The Mavs have four players listed on Friday’s injury report.
- Anthony Davis (left calf): Doubtful
- Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery): Waived
- Derek Lively II (sprained right knee): Out
- Dante Exum (treatment of right knee injury): Out
Grizzlies injury report
The Grizzlies also have four players listed on the injury report.
- Brandon Clark (recovery from right knee surgery): Waived
- Zach Edei (recovery from left ankle surgery): Waived
- Ti Jerome (right calf): Out
- Scotty Pippen Jr. (recovery from big toe surgery): Dropped
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