The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers meet for their second NBA Cup matchup, a game both teams desperately need as they look to improve their negative records and regain momentum. As tipoff approaches, one key question stands out: Will Anthony Davis play?

Dallas enter the night with several key frontcourt players listed as uncertain, but everything starts with Anthony Davis. The star big man has missed the last seven games because of a mild calf strain, and for now, he is ruled out for this Clippers matchup.

There were reports suggesting that former general manager Nico Harrison pushed for Davis to return sooner than advised. Davis reportedly wanted to play, but the medical staff — along with team owner Patrick Dumont — disagreed. Harrison was dismissed days later, and Dumont

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