Apr 18, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) drives to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Anthony Davis Suffers Injury Scare in Grizzlies-Mavericks

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Apr 18, 2025 11:51 PM ET

The Dallas Mavericks traveled to face the Memphis Grizzlies in the final play-in tournament game for a chance to secure the eighth seed in the Western Conference and face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. Despite Dallas' post-trade deadline struggles, the team still entered Friday with a chance to win.

If they were going to do so, it would be because of a big game from Mavericks star Anthony Davis. The centerpiece of the viral deal that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Davis has struggled to stay on the floor since arriving in Dallas. In the fourth of Friday's contest, the star big suffered a similar fate.

Status alert: Anthony Davis (leg) receiving medical treatment on bench Friday.
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) April 19, 2025

Davis exited the game to receive medical treatment on his leg from the team, exiting the game with 38 points in a dominant effort despite a lack of help from his teammates. With the majority of the offense going through him, the star big found himself dealing with an injury late in the game.

Luckily for Mavericks fans, Davis was able to return to the game, coming back in to score his 40th point of the night. While Dallas trailed by a significant amount when Davis entered the game, it's positive for Mavericks fans to know that Davis isn't injured yet again.