The Dallas Mavericks’ season has been a turbulent one, with injuries playing a significant role in their struggles. After Luka Doncic’s trade, Kyrie Irving has shouldered much of the responsibility to keep the team competitive. However, their recent game against the Sacramento Kings brought fresh concerns, as Irving suffered a potentially serious knee injury.
The injury occurred when Irving banged knees with DeMar DeRozan while driving to the basket. He lost his balance mid-air and appeared to hyperextend his knee before landing hard on the court.
Another angle of the play that Kyrie Irving appeared to have suffered a leg injury.
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The star guard was visibly in pain. Despite the discomfort, Irving displayed toughness by staying in the game briefly. Instead of heading directly to the locker room, he made his way to the free-throw line with the help of Anthony Davis. The Mavs guard then calmly knocked down both attempts.
Before his early exit, Irving had contributed seven points, one rebound, and one assist while shooting a perfect 3-of-3 from the free-throw line.
Mavericks Rule Out Kyrie Irving For The Rest Of The Game
The full extent of Kyrie Irving’s injury remains unknown, but the Mavericks quickly ruled him out for the remainder of the game. This injury adds to the team’s growing list of setbacks.
They recently lost P.J. Washington to an ankle injury, and Anthony Davis, who was injured in his debut game with the Mavericks, has yet to return to the court. With key players constantly in and out of the lineup, Dallas has struggled to build the consistency needed for a deep playoff push.
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So far, Irving has played 49 games for the Mavs this season. In those games, he averaged 25.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. His absence, if prolonged, would be a major blow for the Mavericks, who have already been navigating the challenges of an injury-plagued season.
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