Anthony Davis Set To Make Return To Action Friday
Anthony Davis appears to be a full-go for Friday’s match-up versus the Minnesota Timberwolves as the MVP candidate is not listed on the injury report. Davis has missed the previous nine contests due to a finger injury and the possibility of a trade, but the big man has been cleared to return and immediately becomes one of the biggest fantasy threats in the league. This likely means the end of the road for Jahlil Okafor as a high-end fantasy weapon, although New Orleans will still have minutes up for grabs following Nikola Mirotic’s departure.
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Anthony Davis Probable For Friday's Play-In Action
Anthony Davis (adductor) is likely to suit up for Friday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, as the team considers him probable for the game. Davis remains on the injury report due to his left adductor strain, but he took on his usual workload in Wednesday's win over the Sacramento Kings and appears to be fully healthy. The 10-time All-Star had a team-high 27 points in 35 minutes, along with nine rebounds, one steal, and three blocks as the Mavericks advanced to Friday's winner-takes-all clash.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
Anthony Davis Scores 27 Points In Win Over Kings
Anthony Davis scored a team-high 27 points as the team defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-106 in Wednesday's play-in contest. He missed a third consecutive double-double by one rebound and had one steal and three blocks in the game, shooting 9-for-23 from the field, including 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. Davis logged 35 minutes on the floor, the most since returning to action from an adductor strain. Ahead of the Play-In Tournament, Dallas still had Davis on the injury report, but he appears to be finally fully healthy. This is a big boost for the Mavericks, who now have to beat the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night to qualify for the playoffs. Rookie big man Zach Edey and the Grizzlies struggled to contain Davis earlier in the season when he was still with the Los Angeles Lakers, as the 10-time All-Star averaged 30.5 points and 15.0 rebounds over two games.
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Dallas Mavericks forward/center Source: ESPN
Anthony Davis Available On Wednesday Night
Anthony Davis (adductor) will play on Wednesday against the Kings. AD was listed as probable, so most DFS participants were already anticipating his availability for the pivotal Play-In meeting with Sacramento. He met the Kings four times during the regular season, averaging 24.5 points, 14.5 rebounds, 2.8 blocks, and 1.5 steals, giving him plenty of upside for fantasy managers.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Source: Joey Mistretta
Anthony Davis Probable Versus Sacramento
Anthony Davis (adductor) is probable heading into Wednesday's Play-In showdown with the Kings. He didn't play in Sunday's loss to the Grizzlies, with Naji Marshall handling things at the four spot and finishing with 11 points. AD will likely appear on the Injury report as long as the Mavs remain alive moving ahead, although it will take a lot to keep him off the floor. Davis met the Kings four times during the regular season, averaging 24.5 points, 14.5 rebounds, 2.8 blocks, and 1.5 steals while shooting 50.0% from downtown, making him a welcome addition to any DFS lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
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