The first Dallas Mavericks home game following the Luka Dončić trade saw a mixed bag of emotions. Fans protested outside the arena, calling for General Manager Nico Harrison's dismissal, while inside, the newly acquired Anthony Davis showcased his talent before suffering a potential injury.

Davis' initial performance lived up to expectations. He controlled the first half, racking up 24 points and 13 rebounds. However, early in the third quarter, Davis appeared to injure his groin area without any contact during a play involving Houston's Alperen Şengün. He clutched the area, walked gingerly towards the Mavericks' bench, and remained there while his team continued on offense.

After the Rockets regained possession, Davis did not attempt to return to the defensive end. The Mavericks strategically committed a foul to stop play and allow Davis to exit the game. He briefly remained in the bench area before leaving the court entirely and was not seen again on the bench during the fourth quarter. This incident raises concerns given Davis' history of injuries, despite playing a career-high 76 games last season.

While the Mavericks secured a 116-105 victory over the Rockets, the focus remains on Davis' health. His strong start followed by a potential setback leaves Mavericks fans and management anxious about his future availability.