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Reaves Scores 38 Points, Luka Adds 35, Lakers Hold Off Mavs 129-119 in Anthony Davis' LA Return

Davis, sidelined with a calf strain for a month, averaged 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds before injury and will face his former team for the first time.

  • On Friday, Anthony Davis is expected to play for the Dallas Mavericks against the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN's Shams Charania reported, with tipoff at 9 p.m. CT/7 p.m. PT at Crypto.com Arena on Amazon Prime Video.
  • After missing the last month with a calf strain since Oct. 29, Davis is expected to return for the Mavericks against the Lakers Friday, impacting team dynamics.
  • Coaches described a cautious plan for Davis' return while praising his skill set, with Jason Kidd expecting 24 to 27 minutes and emphasizing a focus on his body and positive minutes.
  • For Davis, Friday will be his first game in Los Angeles since the Lakers traded him to Dallas 10 months ago, and his first appearance since the Mavericks fired Nico Harrison on Nov. 11.
  • Speculation about the Mavericks trading Davis grows as the franchise reshapes around rookie Cooper Flagg, and Davis' return Friday signals he's fully healthy after cautious recovery.
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Mavs' Anthony Davis returns from 14-game absence to face Lakers in LA for first time since trade

Dallas center Anthony Davis is returning from a 14-game injury absence when the Mavericks face the Los Angeles Lakers.

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WFAA 8abc broke the news in Dallas, United States on Friday, November 28, 2025.
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