Anthony Davis ruled out of Tuesday's Mavs game with abdominal strain

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DALLAS - New Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with an abdominal strain.

Anthony Davis ruled out Tuesday

Davis headlined the Mavs' return in the trade for Luka Dončić.

Tuesday's scratch is not a surprise.

Prior to the trade, Davis had missed the previous two Lakers game with the abdominal injury.

During a news conference on Sunday, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison dismissed the injury as minor.

New Maverick Max Christie is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game due to the trade.

Mavs share Anthony Davis, Max Christie video

The Dallas Mavericks shared a video of Davis and Christie on a plane Monday.

What they're saying:

"Mavs fans, your boy AD here with Max. We're excited to be a part of the organization, being a part of the team. We're going to do something special with y'all, man," said Davis. "We're excited and we can't wait to get on the floor, support the team and do what we do best."

Both players ended the video by saying, "Go Mavs."