Kyrie Irving returns to the Mavericks’ lineup against the Thunder, while Dereck Lively II remains out with a right ankle sprain. Tip-off: 7:30 p.m. CST.
Kyrie Irving has been upgraded to available for the Mavericks' critical rematch against the Nuggets, bringing leadership and scoring to bolster Dallas’ lineup.
Kyrie Irving’s potential return could provide the Mavericks with the leadership and scoring they need to bounce back against the Nuggets in Tuesday’s rematch.
The Nuggets erased a 19-point deficit behind Nikola Jokić’s near triple-double and Russell Westbrook’s all-around effort, handing the Mavericks a loss.
The Mavericks dropped their fifth straight game, falling to the Grizzlies 119-104 after losing momentum in the second quarter and struggling with turnovers late.