Anthony Davis, the All-Star the Mavericks acquired last week in the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade, went to the locker room with an injury after helping Dallas build a comfortable lead with a torrid first half. He had 24 points and 13 rebounds before the break, giving the Mavs a much-needed momentum boost after a tough week.

Hundreds of Mavericks fans gathered outside the American Airlines Center on Saturday, holding signs and chanting "Fire Nico!"