NBA: Mavericks' Anthony Davis won't return vs. Warriors

Oft-injured Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis left Thursday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to right groin spasms. The team confirmed he would not return, with ESPN reporting that the Mavericks are taking an “abundance of caution.”

Davis exited the nationally televised matchup shortly after deflecting a pass from Stephen Curry with just under nine minutes remaining in the second quarter. At that point, the Mavericks were trailing 40-36. On the night, Davis recorded three points, three rebounds, two blocks, and one steal.

During his final defensive play, Davis switched onto Curry to contest a 3-point attempt, then deflected a pass when Curry chose not to shoot. Following the play, Davis jogged down the court on Dallas’ possession, but after the Mavericks lost the ball, he continued running from the left corner to the end of the Dallas bench and straight into the locker room. He was seen holding his groin and appeared to be limping slightly.

Thursday marked just Davis’ 16th start of the season in Dallas’ first 32 games. He has missed significant time due to various injuries, including issues with his Achilles, leg, and calf.

—Field Level Media/Reuters