A catastrophic season has finally come to an end for the Dallas Mavericks. A year full of heightened expectations resulted in a disappointing conclusion and failure to reach the playoffs after Dallas was eliminated from postseason contention Friday night when they fell 120-106 to the Memphis Grizzlies.

If they were going to do so, it would be because of a big game from Mavericks star Anthony Davis. The centerpiece of the viral deal that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Davis has struggled to stay on the floor since arriving in Dallas.

Davis led the Mavericks with 40 points and nine rebounds in the 120-106 loss, playing through injuries before ultimately being forced to leave the game late. Some fans questioned