Kyrie Irving Says Mavericks ‘Nowhere Close to Our Championship Habits’ After Victory Over Jazz

Kyrie Irving stresses the importance of 'championship habits' as he leads the Mavericks to a 110-102 victory over the rebuilding Jazz, highlighting Dallas’ growth.

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DALLAS — Kyrie Irving’s leadership was displayed Monday night as he steered the Dallas Mavericks to a 110-102 win over the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center.

Following a challenging loss in Phoenix, the Mavericks regrouped with Irving not only leading on the scoreboard—where he posted 23 points along with six rebounds and nine assists—but also in guiding Dallas’ evolving identity as a team seeking championship-caliber habits.

“We’re nowhere close to our championship habits right now,” Irving said, acknowledging the work ahead. “We’re in that developmental stage, trying not to get too frustrated but also staying encouraged, staying motivated.”

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