Anthony Davis raised concerns among Dallas Mavericks fans after leaving his debut game on Saturday against the Houston Rockets due to a lower-body injury. Following the Mavericks' 116-105 victory over the Rockets, Davis informed reporters that he exited the game after experiencing 'a little spasm' in his groin/quad area. He reassured that the injury was 'nothing serious,' according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

Davis expressed confidence that he had not experienced a setback in his recovery from a previous abdominal injury suffered while with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 31-year-old put together an impressive stat line during his Mavs debut, recording 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks before leaving the game in the third quarter due to the non-contact injury.

Previously, Davis averaged 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game in 42 appearances for the Los Angeles Lakers during the season before being traded to the Mavericks on February 1 in a significant deal that involved five-time All-NBA First Team member Luka Dončić. Davis has established himself as one of the NBA's most formidable big men, evidenced by his nine All-Star selections and five All-NBA first team honors. With the Mavericks facing injury troubles in their frontcourt, Davis's presence becomes even more crucial as the team seeks to succeed in this new chapter.