Anthony Davis had just scored seven points in the first five minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers and was clearly in a nice comfort zone.
The Clippers couldn’t slow him down early in the game. It was a chance for the Mavericks to milk a hot hand.
And then, Davis walked to the sideline – his minutes restriction and the medical staff’s desire to avoid playing the superstar big man for long stretches without a break dictating the move.
It’s been a familiar scene for too many Mavericks since the All-Star break, when they’ve been on the court at all.