Anthony Davis made his highly anticipated return for the Dallas Mavericks on Monday after being sidelined by a lingering adductor injury. The 10-time All-Star, however, sat out on Tuesday on the second night of a back-to-back set.

Brooklyn threw out a non-competitive lineup, starting players like Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin, but they stayed within striking distance for most of the game. It was a good first game back for Davis so he can get his playing legs back under him, and we'll see if he's able to go on Tuesday night against the Knicks.

Anthony Davis returned to the Dallas Mavericks after a six-week injury absence. The star forward will play for the Mavericks against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night and will be on a minutes restriction,

Kyrie Irving, who was on pace to be an All-NBA selection, averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists this season.

Dallas Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery to repair his torn left ACL on Wednesday at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. The surgery was performed by HSS Chief of Sports Medicine, Dr. Riley J. Williams.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving had surgery on the torn ACL in his left knee, starting a process of recovery that’s likely to continue into next season