Mar 24, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) looks to the basket during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Will Anthony Davis play in Mavericks-Magic?

Originally posted on Dallas Mavericks on SI
By Austin Veazey | Last updated Mar 27, 2025 8:00 AM ET

The Dallas Mavericks continue their East Coast road trip on Thursday night against the Orlando Magic after splitting two games in New York. Anthony Davis played on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets but sat on Tuesday against the Knicks. Could he return on Thursday?

Dallas has ruled out Dante Exum (left hand fracture), Daniel Gafford (right MCL sprain), Kyrie Irving (left ACL tear), Dereck Lively II (right ankle stress fracture), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (right wrist surgery), and P.J. Washington (left ankle sprain) for this game. Kessler Edwards will also be out as he is out of games he's allowed to be active for on his two-way contract.

Anthony Davis (adductor strain), Caleb Martin (right hip strain), and Brandon Williams (lower back tightness) are listed as questionable for this game. Martin has missed the last five games after playing in five games, and they could use him back in this game.

Davis said in his postgame press conference on Monday that he wasn't expecting to play against the Knicks and then should be back for this game against the Magic. He had a 28-minute restriction for the Nets game as he works his way back into game shape.

Orlando will be without Jalen Suggs (left knee Trochlea cartilage tear) and Moritz Wagner (left knee torn ACL), while Cole Anthony is doubtful to play with a left big toe strain).

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