LOS ANGELES(AP) — Dallas center Anthony Davis returned from a 14-game injury absence Friday night when the Mavericks faced the Los Angeles Lakers.

The game was the first in Los Angeles for Davis since the seismic trade sending him to the Mavs in a package for Luka Doncic 10 months ago. The star big man is still beloved by Lakers fans who watched as he teamed up with LeBron James to lead their franchise to its 17th title in October 2020 during the first of his 5 1/2 mostly successful seasons in purple and gold.

The 32-year-old Davis hasn't played since Oct. 29 due to a left calf strain. He was expected to play 24 to 27 minutes against the Lakers, coach Jason Kidd said.

“You're talking about one of the best players in the world,” Kidd said. “The chemistry when you get him back on the fl

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