Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis left a Thursday NBA game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco with a groin injury that occurred in the second quarter and sidelined him for the remainder of the matchup, according to a team announcement.
Team officials stated that Davis sustained groin spasms during second-quarter action and that medical staff evaluated him on the bench before they ruled him out of returning to the game.
Coaches and trainers escorted Davis to the locker room after he reported discomfort in his groin area while he attempted to defend a play near the basket.
The Mavericks listed Davis as out for the rest of the contest shortly after his exit and updated the game notes to reflect his status change.
Warriors players and coaching staff acknowledged Davis’ absence on the court as they adjusted matchups and rotations in response to the Mavericks’ lineup change.
Game officials briefly paused play during the second quarter while trainers assisted Davis off the floor and ensured that substitutions entered the game correctly.
The NBA listed the game as part of its Thursday schedule that followed the league’s slate of Christmas week matchups.
