In what is a touch of good fortune for the Mavericks, the franchise has "tangible optimism" that Davis will avoid surgery on the ailment, according to a report from NBA Insider Marc Stein. That's probably the best outcome anyone could hope for after what was a scary scene in American Airlines Center on Saturday.

Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis is expected to miss multiple weeks due to a left adductor strain, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The injury came in the third quarter of Saturday's win over the Houston Rockets,

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Mavericks will have a “cautious rehab” for Anthony Davis' recent injury. Charania added that Davis is expected to need rehabilitation on his left adductor strain in the coming weeks. Reporting for @SportsCenter on the latest around Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis: pic.twitter.com/VW1g2731O8