On Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks provided an update on three of their injured players.
According to the team, forward/center Anthony Davis, who suffered a left adductor strain on Feb. 8 against Houston and missed the team’s final three games before the All-Star break, is making good progress.
Davis, who was recently acquired from the Lakers in the Luka Doncic trade, will be re-evaluated in two weeks, with further updates to follow, as necessary.
This season, in 43 games, the 31-year-old Davis is averaging 25.7 points and 12.0 rebounds per contest.
Washington to return on Friday?
Mavericks forward P.J. Washington Jr., who suffered a right ankle sprain on Feb. 8 against Houston and missed the team’s final three games leading up to the All-Star break, returned to practice on Thursday afternoon. His return to game action will be based on his continued progress; as such, he will be listed as questionable for Friday’s game against New Orleans.
In 43 games this season, Washington, 26, is averaging 14.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per contest.
Powell to return on Friday?
Mavericks center Dwight Powell, who suffered a right hip strain against Oklahoma City on Jan. 17, participated in non-contact activities during practice today and a controlled contact session after. He will be listed as doubtful for Friday’s game against New Orleans.
This season, in 33 games, the 33-year-old Powell is averaging 1.5 points and 1.8 rebounds per contest.
Dallas(30-26) returns to action on Friday night when they host the New Orleans Pelicans,
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