Anthony Davis will miss the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Charlotte Hornets due to a groin injury. Alongside him, Caleb Martin, Daniel Gafford, and Dereck Lively are also out, while Dante Exum and Dwight Powell are uncertain.
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball cooked Luka Doncic late in a stunning comeback win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
After the Lakers made the Luka Doncic trade, their defense was widely expected to crater. Anthony Davis was named a First Team All-Defensive player last season and had been the linchpin of the Lakers defense ever since arriving to town. Max Christie was one of the team's best wing defenders. And Doncic has a reputation as a poor defender.
LaMelo Ball's ankle injury leaves his status uncertain for the Charlotte Hornets' game against the Dallas Mavericks. With eight key players, including Ball, on the injury report, the Hornets face a tough challenge.