Ten games into the season, the Dallas Mavericks are 3-7, a disappointing start for a team with championship ambitions. Expectations were high with the arrival of Cooper Flagg, but the results have been far from ideal. Several factors have contributed to their struggles, yet the absence of Anthony Davis remains one of the biggest reasons for the team’s slow start and lack of rhythm on the court.

The veteran forward has missed the team’s last five games due to a calf injury, but this streak was expected to end on Saturday. AD was gearing up for his return to the court, but… Despite being upgraded to questionable before the clash, Davis did not play during Dallas’ win over Washington. So what held him back?

Initially, it was suspected that he himself might’ve pulled back before the game. Bu

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