On April 19, the NBA Western Conference Playoffs ushered in a life-and-death duel - the Mavericks challenged the Memphis Grizzlies away to compete for a valuable playoff ticket. On the eve of this crucial battle, the name of Anthony Davis once again became the focus.

Although he is now wearing the Mavericks jersey, looking back at the last game that Davis faced the Grizzlies, that dominant personal performance is still impressive. On December 16, 2024 , Davis, who was still in the Lakers at the time, was in full swing in the game against the Grizzlies. In 33 minutes and 24 seconds , he made 15 of 22 shots , 1 of 4 three-pointers , and 9 of 12 free throws , scoring 40 points, 16 rebounds , 2 assists , 2 steals , and 1 block, helping the team beat the Grizzlies 116-110. This game was also Davis' second-highest score of the season.

Today's matchup will be an important moment for him to face the Grizzlies again. According to the pre-match injury report, Davis is likely to play. Although his physical condition still needs to be paid attention to, he has never lacked outstanding performances in key battles. As a power forward with both offensive and defensive capabilities, Davis has deterrence in both interior rim protection and mid-range and long-range shooting efficiency. If he is in good shape, it will be one of the biggest guarantees for the Mavericks to advance.

Although the Grizzlies are plagued by serious injuries and their core player Morant was ruled out for the season early, the fighting spirit of the young players and the team defense cannot be ignored. However, in the play-in games , where " one battle decides life or death " , superstars can often decide the direction of the game. Whether Davis can once again perform a dominant performance and continue his outstanding performance against the Grizzlies has become one of the biggest highlights of this game.

As the game time approaches, fans across the league are waiting with bated breath. This is not only an opportunity to advance to the playoffs, but also a great stage to test Davis' ability to lead the team and his ability to execute at critical moments. Memphis is destined to stay awake tonight, and it is worth waiting to see whether Davis can dominate the game again.