Is Anthony Davis playing tonight against the Toronto Raptors? Latest on Mavericks superstar's status (April 11)

Modified Apr 11, 2025 23:12 GMT

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Anthony Davis is available to play after being listed as probable on the Dallas Mavericks’ injury report for their game against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Davis is dealing with a left adductor strain along with a groin issue. However, the Mavs have cleared him to play ahead of the game.

Davis played in the Mavs’ last game against the LA Lakers on Wednesday. It was his first game against his former team after being traded midseason for Luka Doncic. Davis didn’t have a great game with just 13 points on 5-of-13 shooting. He also added 11 rebounds and six assists.

The last time Davis missed a game was on April 4 against the LA Clippers when he was out with a left adductor strain. The injury also forced him to miss 17 straight games between Feb. 10 to March 21.

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Anthony Davis is crucial to the Dallas Mavericks’ hopes of making the playoffs. They are currently 10th in the West with a 38-42 record and are locked into the final two play-in spots. They will try to move to the ninth position to gain home court advantage over the Sacramento Kings.

As Davis plays, the team will still be without Kyrie Irving (knee) and Olivier-Maxence Prosper (right wrist). Also, Klay Thompson (left foot), Dante Exum (hand), and Jaden Hardy (ankle) are available to play after being listed as questionable earlier. However, Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) will miss the action tonight.

How has Anthony Davis fared against Toronto Raptors?

Anthony Davis has faced the Toronto Raptors in 16 regular-season games as a part of the New Orleans Pelicans and LA Lakers. This will be his first game against Toronto in a Mavericks uniform. Davis and his teams have struggled in those games with a 6-10 record, as he averaged 19.8 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists.

Davis last played the Raptors on Nov. 10 when the Lakers got a 123-103 win. He had 22 points, one steal and two blocks in the lopsided win.

How and where to watch Toronto Raptors vs. Dallas Mavericks?

The Toronto Raptors vs. Dallas Mavericks game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. EDT on Friday at American Airlines Center. The game will be broadcast locally on KFAA/WFAA and TSN. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and fuboTV.

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