In a highly anticipated rematch of the NBA Finals, Mavericks center Anthony Davis will have to wait a bit longer to make his debut as he was ruled out for the game against the Boston Celtics. The star player has been sidelined with an abdominal strain since January 28 and fans will have to wait until Saturday at the earliest to see him take the court for Dallas. Davis, acquired in a blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Pelicans, expressed his shock at the move but is now focused on making an impact with his new team.
Coach Jason Kidd remains hopeful that Davis will be ready to play against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, eager to see the dynamic duo of Davis and Doncic in action. The trade, one of the biggest in recent NBA history, has set the stage for an exciting new chapter in Dallas basketball. Fans are eagerly anticipating the debut of Davis, a five-time All-NBA first teamer, and the potential he brings to the Mavericks as they aim to make a deep playoff run.