Anthony Davis wasted no time making an impact in his highly anticipated debut with the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.Facing off against the Houston Rockets, Davis erupted in the first quarter, scoring a total of 13 points, including a powerful dunk that forced Houston to call a timeout. Fired up, Davis turned to the crowd, emphatically shouting, “I’m here! I’m here!”—a moment that electrified Mavericks fans and set the tone for the night.
In a post-game interview, when asked about his celebration, Davis said, “Just playing with a lot of emotion. I know this city has a lot of emotion right now. I’m just trying to do my job and change that emotion for good. Letting Dallas fans know what they got in a player like me. So, just a little friendly reminder who Anthony Davis is.“
In his debut, Davis delivered a dominant performance, finishing the game with 26 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists, proving why the Mavs made a move for the superstar big man. His presence on both ends of the floor provided a much-needed boost for Dallas in a time where they are still finding their rhythm without Luka Doncic.
Anthony Davis exits game with Groin Injury
Despite his stellar debut, Davis had an unfortunate setback in the fourth quarter. AD had to leave the game and head to the locker room because of a non-contact groin injury. The injury momentarily silenced the crowd as fans anxiously awaited updates on his condition. However, Davis remained optimistic, assuring everyone that the injury was not serious and that he would be back on the court in no time.
As the Mavericks push forward in their season, one thing is clear—Anthony Davis is ready to make his mark.
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