Lakers power forward Anthony Davis says he will return from an achilles injury and a calf strain on Thursday against the Mavericks. Davis hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 15.
The Lakers big-man returned from tendonosis in his right Achilles tendon when he re-aggravated the injury against the Nuggets in Febraury. Davis exited the game after colliding with Denver center Nikola Jokic.
Davis has missed 35 games this season, but he is averaging 22.5 points and 8.4 rebounds in his 23 appearances. Los Angeles has also been without forward LeBron James since March 20 when he sprained his ankle.