Irving chipped in 23 points (9-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and six assists across 36 minutes during Sunday's 121-119 victory over the Thunder.
The veteran guard delivered his usual production, even with Luka Doncic (knee) in street clothes. Irving has scored more than 20 points with five or more assists in five straight appearances, averaging 27.6 points, 5.8 assists, 4.8 boards, 2.8 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch while shooting a blistering 62.4 percent from the floor and 48.3 percent (14-for-29) from beyond the arc.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Leads Dallas to victory
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Irving registered 22 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Saturday's 110-93 victory over San Antonio.
Luka Doncic had a subpar stat line with 16 points, six rebounds and six assists, but Irving picked things up on offense and co-led the Mavs in scoring alongside Daniel Gafford, who also finished with 22 points. Irving looked good in his return to the hardwood following a one-game absence and should remain in a starting role -- and with a high usage rate and workload -- going forward if he stays healthy.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Good to go Saturday
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Irving (shoulder) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Irving will return to action Saturday after missing Dallas' previous contest with a right shoulder strain. The star guard should reclaim his starting job from Quentin Grimes against San Antonio. Over his last five appearances, Irving is averaging 27.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 36.0 minutes.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Ruled out for Thursday
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Irving (shoulder) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Irving was initially deemed questionable with a right shoulder strain, and the Mavs are going to be extremely cautious with the star guard, meaning Irving will miss a game for the first time in 2024-25. Spencer Dinwiddie, Jaden Hardy, and Quentin Grimes are candidates to receive increased playing time in the absence of Irving, who will aim to return for the game against the Spurs on Saturday.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Deemed questionable for Thursday
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Irving is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Jazz due to a right shoulder strain.
Irving is in danger of missing his first contest of the season Thursday after being a late addition to the injury report. If the star guard is unable to suit up, Spencer Dinwiddie, Jaden Hardy and Quentin Grimes are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Explodes for 43 points
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Irving totaled 43 points (17-22 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 122-120 loss to Denver.
Irving delivered his best scoring performance of the season and carried the Mavs in this one, which is no small feat considering he plays alongside another elite player in Luka Doncic. Irving has been very productive to start the campaign, scoring at least 20 points in seven of his 10 appearances while averaging 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals per contest.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Stuffs stat sheet Friday
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Irving finished with 29 points (10-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and three steals over 41 minutes during Friday's 114-113 loss to the Suns.
Irving has been a productive option in the Mavericks' offensive scheme, and while there's no doubt Luka Doncic is the absolute go-to option in that department, Irving's numbers have been very good in their own right. The veteran floor general has scored at least 27 points in four of his last six appearances, a span in which he's averaging 25.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Pours in 27 points
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Irving closed Monday's 134-127 loss to Indiana with 27 points (11-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 40 minutes.
Irving played a season-high 40 minutes in the narrow loss. Staying healthy is paramount for Irving, who saw action in just 58 regular-season games last season. He's off to a great start so far, averaging 23.9 points, 5.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals through seven games.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Scores 17 points Sunday
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Irving finished Sunday's 108-85 victory over the Magic with 17 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in 28 minutes.
The Mavericks cruised in a 23-point blowout win over a depleted Orlando team, so they didn't need Irving to log heavy minutes. This was just the second time the star floor general played less than 30 minutes across his six appearances, but Irving should see something closer to his regular workload in Monday's matchup against the Pacers.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Well-rounded effort vs. Houston
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Irving accumulated 28 points (10-20 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and seven assists across 43 minutes during Thursday's 108-102 loss to the Rockets.
Irving led the Mavericks in assists Thursday and was second in both points and rebounds behind Luka Doncic (29) and P.J. Washington (nine), respectively. Irving has scored 22-plus points in four straight games, and over that span, he has averaged 27.0 points on 50.6 percent shooting (including 64.0 percent from three on 6.3 3PA/G), 6.5 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 39.3 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Pours in 35 in Tuesday's win
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Irving closed with 35 points (13-23 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 120-114 win over the Timberwolves.
It's the best performance of the young season for Irving, who carried the scoring load for the Mavs while Luka Doncic dealt with a minor knee injury he picked up late in the second quarter. Irving has been impressive from beyond the arc through four games, draining multiple threes in every contest while shooting 53.8 percent (14-for-26).
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Carries Mavs to victory Monday
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Irving contributed 23 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 110-102 win over the Jazz.
Luka Doncic had a subpar shooting performance Monday, but Irving came through and carried Dallas to victory in this matchup. The veteran floor general has scored over 20 points in his last two appearances, and even though he'll operate as Dallas' second offensive option behind Doncic, that shouldn't prevent Irving from being a steady fantasy contributor across all formats, either as a scorer or as a playmaker.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Scores 22 points in loss Saturday
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Irving provided 22 points (9-22 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and three steals over 39 minutes during Saturday's 114-102 loss to the Suns.
Irving didn't have his best shooting performance Saturday and needed 22 shots to score 22 points, but he still ended as the Mavericks' second-best scorer behind Luka Doncic, who posted a 40-point performance. Irving's role as the Mavericks' second option on offense is pretty much set in stone despite the addition of Klay Thompson. Irving should be a reliable source of fantasy production regardless of your league format -- even if he has poor shooting performances from time to time.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Scores 15 in opener vs. Spurs
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Irving closed with 15 points (6-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one blocks in 27 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 win over the Spurs.
Irving struggled to get going right out of the gate, though he finished the game shooting a respectable 42.9 percent from deep. The superstar took a backseat offensively as Luka Doncic tallied a triple-double and Klay Thompson scored an efficient 22 points while shooting 60.0 percent from deep. Irving played only 27 minutes as Jaden Hardy (20 minutes) and Quentin Grimes (15 minutes) both got significant run, though that likely will not be the case every night.
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Scores 14 points in final tune-up
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Irving delivered 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, a steal and two blocks across 19 minutes in Thursday's 109-84 preseason win over the Bucks.
The Mavericks cruised their way to a 25-point victory against a Bucks team filled with non-regulars, and Irving only saw action during the first half. If those 19 minutes evidenced anything, however, it's that the veteran guard is more than ready for the start of the regular season. Irving will play a significant role for the Mavericks in 2024-25 as Luka Doncic's backcourt partner.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Will play Thursday
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Irving is no longer listed on the injury report and is expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks.
The Mavs released an injury report 30 minutes prior to tipoff noting that Irving would be held out for rest purposes, but the team issued an update minutes later noting that Irving will in fact play in the final preseason game. The star guard is now listed in the starting lineup alongside Quentin Grimes, Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford.
