Anthony Davis was ruled out of Thursday night's game against the host Boston Celtics with an abdominal strain, pushing back his Dallas Mavericks' debut to Saturday at the earliest. Davis was acquired in the deal that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Boston Celtics will be taking on the Dallas Mavericks for the second time this season but this game has a different feel to it. Dallas is coming off a massive trade, sending star guard Luka Doncic to the rival Los Angeles Lakers.

The former championship teammates will find themselves sharing the floor just two weeks after being separated by L.A.'s blockbuster Luka Doncic trade.