Mavericks set a team record with 18 blocks in a single game. Davis' debut 26+16+3 amazed the audience

On February 9 , the Dallas Mavericks played against the Houston Rockets at home and finally defeated their opponents 116-105 , achieving two consecutive victories. In this game, the Mavericks team sent 18 blocks, setting a team record for single-game blocks. At the same time, new player Anthony Davis ushered in his first show after joining the team. He scored 26 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks in the game, showing comprehensive offensive and defensive dominance. However, Davis suffered an abdominal strain again in the third quarter without confrontation. This injury may affect his subsequent performance in the Mavericks .

Before this game, the Mavericks had a record of 17 blocked shots in a single game , which was set on February 23 , 2013 against the New Orleans Hornets . Today, the Mavericks blocked 18 shots against the Rockets, officially breaking the team record. Among them, Daniel Gafford became the team's block king, with 6 blocks, showing a strong ability to protect the rim. Davis also contributed 3 blocks, and other players jointly built a defensive barrier, which repeatedly blocked the Rockets' offense .

During the game, the Mavericks' defensive performance was particularly outstanding, especially under the basket, which put great pressure on the Rockets players. Whether it was a strong attack inside or a breakthrough outside, the Rockets always had difficulty finding an effective way to score. The Mavericks established a double-digit lead in the first three quarters. Although the Rockets tried to launch a counterattack in the fourth quarter, the Mavericks stabilized the situation with efficient offensive and defensive performances and finally won the victory.

In this game, Anthony Davis, who had just been traded to the Mavericks, made his debut. He played 35 minutes, shot 10 of 18, 2 of 2 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, and efficiently scored 26 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks, with a plus-minus value of +9. From the data, Davis showed a stable finishing ability on the offensive end, and also provided sufficient rim protection deterrence on the defensive end.

It is worth noting that Davis returned to the power forward position in this game, rather than the center role he played in the Lakers. Judging from his performance, he is still stable in this position, more flexible on the offensive end, able to open up space for shooting, and still have the ability to finish at the basket. On the defensive end, his partnership with Gafford has raised the Mavericks' interior defense to a higher level. This lineup configuration may become an important tactical choice for the Mavericks in the future.

However, Davis' outstanding performance also came with hidden worries. In the third quarter, he suddenly felt abdominal discomfort without any confrontation and returned to the locker room for treatment. This injury was similar to the abdominal problems he had previously suffered during his time with the Lakers, indicating that there were still some hidden dangers in his physical condition. Although he returned to the game and finished the game, this injury undoubtedly sounded the alarm for the Mavericks.

Since entering the NBA, Davis' injury history has always been the focus of attention, especially the frequent injuries to his abdomen, knees and ankles that affect his attendance rate. After acquiring this star center, the Mavericks need to manage his health more carefully to avoid him missing too many games due to injuries during the critical stage of the season.

In this game, the Mavericks also played well on the offensive end. Doncic is still the core of the team's offense. He showed a high ability to read the game in organizing the offense, while Irving provided firepower support at critical moments. With Davis' comprehensive performance, the Mavericks' offense and defense system is gradually becoming balanced.