Anthony Davis's trade value is on the up, and the Rockets gave the Mavericks another boost in their attempts to trade him.
As the Houston Rockets dropped a brutal game against the Dallas Mavericks, falling to a 15-6 record and the fourth seed in the Western Conference, the absences of Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams put a glaring spotlight on some of the weaknesses that will continue to plague this team as the season continues.
Yet, what was perhaps more painful was the sublime performance that Anthony Davis posted against them, meaning that, on top of providing their rivals with a much-needed win, they also gave them a boost on the trade market.