LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis returned to Los Angeles on the same night he came back from a 14-game injury absence, and he received loud pregame cheers from Lakers fans who were thrilled to see a longtime favorite healthy and hooping.

“The fans, obviously they’re great,” Davis said. “Their reaction, even my first time (back) here when I didn’t play (last February), they really welcomed me back to LA.”

The star big man's first road game against the Lakers since being traded for Luka Doncic 10 months ago still ended with another loss for his struggling Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

But Davis didn't seem discouraged after putting up 12 points, five rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots — including a swat of LeBron James — while playing on a minutes restriction.

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