Mavericks star Anthony Davis speaks out after tough loss against Brooklyn Nets

The Dallas Mavericks have shown major improvement in their recent NBA stretch. They won four of their last six games. This strong run helped them climb to ninth place in the Western Conference standings. However, their loss to the Brooklyn Nets frustrated many fans. The Mavericks let the game slip away in the final quarter. After the game, Anthony Davis did not shy to share his thoughts on the defeat.

“We know the position that we are in… Definitely a tough loss…A game we should have won. Hats off to them, they shot the ball really, really well… We just gotta do a better job on the defensive end, also offensively especially late-game,” stated Anthony Davis.

Anthony Davis continues to show strong leadership. He knows the Mavericks still have plenty of room to grow. Also, He understands that his own performance must improve. Over the last four games, he has not scored more than 18 points. That is far from the offensive impact his team needs. Davis knows they rely on him to be a consistent scoring threat.

Jason Kidd’s defensive struggles force him to focus more on that end of the floor. Anthony Davis responds with intensity and urgency. He makes a huge difference on defense and remains a key piece for the Mavericks. In each of the last four games, he grabs at least six defensive rebounds.

Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks makes a move during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Considering the latter, Davis has shown effort, but the team still needs his offense contributions. For that to happen, Kidd needs to fix the defensive unit of the Mavericks. It would give Davis the freedom to dominate on both ends.

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Dallas Mavericks fans are still upset with GM Nico Harrison

Despite the fact that some players have publicly said shouting “Fire Nico” does not help the team, fans stay angry. They still cannot forgive the surprising moves made by Nico Harrison. Before the game against the Brooklyn Nets, a fan recorded a video of himself yelling “Fire Nico” in Harrison’s face. It was a clear act of protest.

Perhaps the only way for fans to move on is for the Mavericks to win an NBA Championship soon. That seems very difficult this season. Even if that happens in the short term, it might not fix the tension. Trading Luka Doncic is something Mavs fans will never forget and it will definitely mark his career in the franchise.