The Dallas Mavericks will face the Sacramento Kings without Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić. Dereck Lively II remains questionable on the latest injury report.
Dereck Lively II upgraded to questionable for Mavericks vs. Kings; Luka Dončić, Dante Exum, and Naji Marshall remain out. P.J. Washington returns from suspension.
Kyrie Irving scored 46 points, but the Mavericks fell short to the Blazers. Irving reflects on the loss, saying, "We have to stay together and weather the storm."
Dallas Mavericks rule out Luka Dončić, Dereck Lively II, P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall, and Danté Exum ahead of Trail Blazers game due to injuries and suspensions. Kyrie Irving set to lead.
Kyrie Irving leads the Mavericks past the Suns with 20 points, defends teammates after ejections, and commits to play against Portland on the second night of a back-to-back.
After leading the Dallas Mavericks to a gritty 98-89 victory over the Phoenix Suns, Kyrie Irving confirmed he will play in the second night of a back-to-back against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Kyrie Irving scores 20 as the Mavericks defeat the Suns 98-89, overcoming Luka Dončić's absence with strong defense and key contributions from Maxi Kleber and Daniel Gafford.
Luka Dončić returned with 27 points, leading the Mavericks to a 132-108 win over the Blazers. Dallas' depth shined with five players in double figures.