TITLE: Injury Roundup: Davis Returns; Duren, Rockets, Warriors, Jazz Update Status
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Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis was back on the floor Thursday night against Philadelphia after missing two games with a groin strain. Head coach Jason Kidd said the 10-time All-Star would log roughly 30–34 minutes and emphasized the need to feature him on both ends of the court.
More injury news from around the league
Detroit Pistons: Second-year center Jalen Duren sprained his right ankle late in the second quarter of Thursday’s loss to Miami. He started the third period but quickly asked out and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said additional testing is expected.
Houston Rockets: Starting big man Alperen Şengün returned Thursday in Brooklyn after missing two contests with a left soleus (calf) strain. Head coach Ime Udoka called the ailment minor. Houston was still without reserve centers Steven Adams (right ankle sprain) and Clint Capela (illness).
Golden State Warriors: Draymond Green will sit out Friday’s game at Oklahoma City for rest on the first night of a back-to-back that concludes Saturday in Utah. Stephen Curry (left ankle sprain) and De’Anthony Melton (left knee injury management) are listed as questionable, while centers Al Horford (right sciatic nerve irritation) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (right patellar tendonitis) are probable.
Utah Jazz: Only nine players were available for Thursday’s meeting with the Clippers. Notable absences included Lauri Markkanen (left knee contusion), Keyonte George (illness), Jusuf Nurkic (left big toe sprain) and Ace Bailey (left hip flexor strain).
Source: Hoops Rumors
