Kyrie Irving scores 36, P.J. Washington adds 30, but the Mavericks fall 115-114 to the Timberwolves despite a late rally at the American Airlines Center.
The Dallas Mavericks are facing another significant injury setback, with center Dereck Lively II set to miss multiple months due to a fracture in his foot.
Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 25 points in a win over the Thunder, shaking off rust and focusing on staying healthy amid ongoing injury management.
Kyrie Irving's comeback was spoiled by Jamal Murray's 45-point performance, leading the Denver Nuggets to a commanding 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
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.