The Dallas Mavericks will host the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Anthony Davis is among the Mavs listed on the injury report, however. So, is Davis playing tonight vs. the Pistons?
AD has dealt with injury concerns throughout the 2025-26 campaign. He's currently battling a left calf contusion. The Mavs are trying to balance the process of being cautious while also having their best player on the floor to win games.
Davis did not play in Monday's 140-133 loss to the Jazz in Utah. Some felt the Mavs were simply being cautious, while others wondered if Davis would end up missing multiple games.
Here's everything we know about Anthony Davis' injury status for tonight's game vs. the Pistons.
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Anthony Davis' injury status vs. Pistons
Davis is currently listed as questionable on the NBA injury report.
The 10-17 Mavs are hoping to upset the 21-5 Pistons. Taking care of business against the best team in the Eastern Conference will be difficult without question, but at least the Mavericks will have home court advantage. Of course, Davis' final injury status will go a long way toward determining the outcome of Thursday night's matchup.
When it comes to the question of if Anthony Davis is playing tonight vs. the Pistons, the answer is maybe.
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Mavericks' injury report
Davis is among six Mavericks listed on the injury report.
Anthony Davis (left calf contusion): Questionable
Brandon Williams (right Achilles soreness): Questionable
D'Angelo Russell (illness): Questionable
Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery): Out
Dereck Lively II (right foot injury management): Out
Dante Exum (right knee surgery): Out
Pistons' injury report
The Pistons have five players on Thursday's injury report.
Isaac Jones (G League on assignment): Out
Bobi Klintman (G League on assignment): Out
Chaz Lanier (G League on assignment): Out
Wendell Moore (G League two-way): Out
Tolu Smith (G League two-way): Out