After the Dallas Mavericks Suffered a Devastating 135-104 Loss to the LA Clippers, Anthony Davis Urged Coach Jason Kidd to Make Major Changes to the..

The Dallas Mavericks were left stunned, outplayed, and outclassed on Friday night as they suffered a brutal 135–104 blowout loss at the hands of the surging Los Angeles Clippers. The defeat not only exposed glaring weaknesses in the Mavs’ game plan—it sparked a surprising postgame statement from an unexpected source: Lakers star Anthony Davis.

In a moment that raised eyebrows across the league, Davis—who watched the game courtside with a small entourage—spoke candidly to reporters about what he saw.

“That team’s got talent,” Davis said, referring to the Mavericks. “But talent without adjustments gets you bounced. Jason [Kidd] has to shake something up—lineups, rotations, defensive strategy, something. Because right now, it’s not working.”

While Davis’ comments weren’t meant as a personal attack, they echoed the frustrations swirling around a Mavericks team that entered the season with championship aspirations but has lately looked disjointed, flat, and predictable.

Clippers Run Riot

Led by Kawhi Leonard’s 28-point night and James Harden’s maestro-like 14 assists, the Clippers torched Dallas from the opening tip. LA’s ball movement sliced through the Mavericks’ defense, while Dallas struggled to contain dribble penetration and gave up wide-open threes at a disastrous rate.

Luka Dončić finished with a quiet 22 points, visibly frustrated by double-teams and lack of off-ball movement. Kyrie Irving, despite a late scoring burst, couldn’t spark the team’s offense or slow the Clippers’ onslaught.

The 31-point margin tied Dallas’ worst loss of the season, and the locker room atmosphere reflected that.

Kidd Under Pressure

Jason Kidd now faces mounting pressure. Once praised for maximizing Luka’s brilliance and helping guide the team to the 2022 Western Conference Finals, Kidd has recently drawn criticism for his rigid rotations and suspect defensive schemes.

When asked about Davis’ remarks postgame, Kidd offered a calm but cryptic reply:

“I’ve got a lot of respect for AD. He’s been around the game a long time. We’ll look at everything. No one in this room should feel comfortable after that performance.”

What’s Next?

With playoff positioning on the line and chemistry still elusive, the Mavericks must respond—fast. Internal whispers suggest changes to the starting lineup or minutes distribution could be imminent. Some insiders even hint at friction between the coaching staff and key veterans over the team’s defensive identity.

One thing is clear: the blowout wasn’t just a bad night—it may be a breaking point.

Whether Anthony Davis’ words spark the change Dallas desperately needs, or only add fuel to a growing fire, will be revealed in the coming weeks. But the message is loud and clear: time is running out, and patience is wearing thin in Dallas.