"WE NEED TO TRADE HIM": Mavericks Fans Tear Anthony Davis Apart After 0-Point Half vs OKC

NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder - Source: Imagn
"WE NEED TO TRADE HIM": Mavericks Fans Tear Anthony Davis Apart After 0-Point Half vs OKC. [photo: Imagn]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis struggled in the first half against the OKC Thunder on Friday. AD hardly looked for his shots, but when he did, he missed every one of his attempts. The former LA Lakers center went 0-for-4 and also missed both free throw attempts.

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Fans reacted to his lethargic outing in the opening half against the Thunder:

“DELETE THIS. WE NEED TO TRADE HIM.”

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Davis has had a roller-coaster ride since returning from a calf injury that sidelined him for 14 games. Against the LA Lakers on Nov. 28, he had 12 points, five rebounds and five assists. Over his last two games, he averaged 24.5 ppg, 15.0 rpg, 4.0 apg and 2.5 bpg.

The Thunder, which lead the NBA in defensive rating, deserved credit for Anthony Davis' scoreless first half. Without Isaiah Hartenstein, Jaylin Williams and Chet Holmgren took turns guarding him. Williams' physicality and Holmgren's length forced AD into hurried looks and contested shots.

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Oklahoma City's perimeter defenders forced entry passes to the Mavs' star big man an adventure. Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cut off passing lanes, preventing the former All-Star from receiving the ball deep in the paint.

If Anthony Davis continues to struggle, the Mavs fans' call to trade him will only grow louder.


Anthony Davis fared better in first meeting against OKC Thunder

Anthony Davis' first look at the OKC Thunder since arriving in Dallas following the Luka Doncic trade happened in late October. The star big man tallied a game-high 26 points with 11 rebounds, three assists and one block. Davis nearly led the Mavericks to a stunning upset before the Thunder's clutch two-way plays pushed them to the finish line.

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The Mavericks trailed 93-74 entering the fourth quarter. With Cooper Flagg struggling, it was Davis who led the rally by hitting pressure-packed shots and anchoring the defense.

Davis made two free throws before D'Angelo Russell's 3-pointer inched Dallas to within 95-94 with 54.8 seconds to go. Oklahoma City's defense tightened up, preventing the Mavs from scoring again. AD and Co. gave a tough fight, but the Mavs lost 101-94.

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