This is the matchup everyone had been anticipating since February 2, 2025. Anthony Davis is finally healthy enough to make his return, and he’s doing so against the team that didn’t go all-in on him.

Anthony Davis played his first game against the Lakers in Los Angeles after his blockbuster trade to the Mavericks for Luka Doncic.

The Lakers secured a 129-119 victory vs. the Mavericks on Friday with a dominant showing from Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Davis’s productive night was a feather in the cap of what was overall a good night inside for the Mavs. They bullied the Lakers for 14 offensive rebounds and had 26 second chance points (compared to just 4 for LA). On a night when it felt like Los Angeles couldn’t miss, Dallas also held the edge on the boards, 39-34.

Shams Charania’s latest update on Anthony Davis raises eyebrows, directly conflicting with Mark Cuban’s public stance on the situation

Dallas Mavericks superstar Anthony Davis has been frequently mentioned in recent trade rumors. While there have been contradictory reports regarding the big man’s availability in trade conversations,