The Dallas Mavericks fans have had a season fans would like to erase from their memory after trading away franchise star Luka Doncic, but the season must go on,

Right when the Mavericks got Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford back in their lineup, their frontcourt took another painful hit. During the first quarter of Wednesday’s Mavericks-Hawks game, Anthony Davis was hit with some friendly fire, catching a stray elbow near his right eye from Gafford.

Stephen Curry, who scored 37 points, drives past LeBron James during the Warriors' 123-116 win over the Lakers on.LOS ANGELES — Stephen Curry scored 37 points,

Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) celebrates with Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center.

Luka Doncic was short and to the point in describing his cold shooting in the Lakers' 123-116 loss the Warriors on Thursday, calling it an "unacceptable" performance.

Luka Doncic struggles and the Lakers can't rally from an early deficit in a 123-116 loss that helps Golden State make up ground on them in the West playoff race.

Dallas, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts to making a shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The Dallas Mavericks are in an unusual spot this season due to NBA cap ramifications.