It was a mixed start for Anthony Davis as the Dallas Mavericks look to catch up after giving the Memphis Grizzlies a solid lead on Friday. The big and the Mavs struggled on defense in the first half as Memphis took a healthy 66-49 lead at the FedEx Forum.
Davis finished halfime with 22 points, five rebounds, and one assist. He shot 9-15 from the field and 1-3 from the 3-point line. While he led the scoring for the Mavericks, the side’s erratic play on both ends of the floor forced them to play catch-up for most of the contest.
Aharon Abhishek is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda, bringing 9 years of rich reporting experience to his role. With a Master’s degree in Journalism, Aharon’s passion for basketball dates back to 2008 when he began following the NBA closely. He specializes in stat-based pieces and athlete profiles, and is a firm believer of conducting thorough research to craft compelling content.
A fan of the Lakers and Bulls for their legacy and rich history, Aharon admires the competitive nature of basketball and how only a few seconds decide any game. He highly regards Kobe Bryant and LeBron James for their prowess on the court.
Phil Jackson stands out as Aharon’s favorite basketball coach, revered for his astute understanding of the game. For him, Michael Jordan’s final shot of his legendary career stands out as his favorite basketball moment of all time.
When not catching up with basketball, Aharon enjoys playing Cricket, reading and exploring different types of coffee.
