Anthony Davis Stats Today: Mavericks' new superstar's dominant debut ends with unfortunate injury (Feb. 8)

Anthony Davis was off to an incredible start in his Dallas Mavericks debut. The 10x All-Star was already making every Mavericks fan at the American Airlines Center increasingly comfortable with the huge void Luka Doncic left behind after the organization shockingly traded the franchise centerpiece.

However, Davis' debut night didn't last long. He could only play 31 minutes after suffering a non-contact groin injury late in the third quarter.

Anthony Davis' stats today and game recap

Davis instilled faith in the home crowd after an explosive first 12 minutes. He began the game with an assist for a Daniel Gafford dunk, followed by a block and another assist for a P.J. Washington breakaway slam. Davis got to work and got his first Mavericks points with a fadeaway jumper over Amen Thompson. He followed it up with a floater.

Davis then had the American Airlines Center abuzz with a putback dunk. He also declared his arrival with that play as he yelled, "I'm here," convincing fans that he was going to give his everything to the franchise.

Davis finished the first quarter with 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists and one block, shooting 6 of 8. The Mavericks led 33-20.

Anthony Davis returned to play another eight minutes in the second quarter. The star big man continued to dominate, adding 10 more points to his tally with five rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

He shot 9 of 13 overall, 2 of 2 from 3 and 4 of 6 from the free throw line. Davis totaled 24 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and three blocks, heading into halftime. The Mavericks led 65-48.

Anthony Davis and the Mavericks struggled in the third quarter, but he continued to have an impact. He scored only two points shooting 1 of 5, but Davis added three rebounds and two assists. Before he got the chance to improve his shooting numbers in the fourth, Davis, unfortunately, reaggravated his abdomen injury.

While guarding the rim against Alperen Sengun, Davis went down with a non-contact injury. He grabbed his groin area and grimaced in pain before exiting for the locker room. Davis was returning from an abdomen strain he suffered on Jan. 28.

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