Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Stephen Curry were voted as the backcourt representatives in the Western Conference.
The Dallas Mavericks will be without star guard Kyrie Irving for the fifth straight game due to a lumbar back sprain as they face off against the Denver Nuggets. Luka Doncic is also out with a left calf strain.
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday and Tuesday, sweeping the two-game mini series with their Western Conference rivals. Denver has now w
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving's status for Tuesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets looks promising as Dallas aim to bounce back.
The 32-year-old doesn’t anticipate he’ll need surgery. He said he will “most likely” be available to play Wednesday in New Orleans.
Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. Mistretta graduated college with a degree in broadcast journalism from Biola University, and he has bylines at NBA Analysis Network and RotoWire.
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been ruled out of Wednesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, who are similarly resting power forward Zion Williamson.
Jamal Murray scored 32 of his season-high 45 points in the first half and led the Denver Nuggets to a 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Irving entered the night just three points shy of the threshold with 17,997 career points. After a pair of free throws, he maneuvered into the paint and connected on a midrange jumper at the 7:17 mark of the first quarter. He finished with 38 points despite another loss for the injury-riddled Mavericks.
Kyrie Irving's status is uncertain for the Dallas Mavericks game against the Denver Nuggets on January 14, 2025, due to illness. With key players Luka Doncic and Dante Exum also out, Dallas faces significant lineup challenges.
Kyrie Irving has averaged 24.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 6.2 assists against the Denver Nuggets in 21 games. He's shot 49.6%, including 41.5% from 3. Irving played two of the three previous games ...