Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder

With Kyrie Irving back, Mavericks scratch out gritty win against Thunder
Inconsistency is about the only consistent theme of the Dallas Mavericks’ injury-riddled season. The Mavericks began most of the new year with the task of playing without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving available for Thunder clash
Irving is listed on the injury report as he continues to deal with a lumbar back sprain. Meanwhile, Dereck Lively II (right ankle sprain), Luka Doncic (left calf strain) and Dante Exum (right wrist surgery) are all out for Friday's game. It is worth noting that Mavs head coach Jason Kidd previously said he expects Irving to play on Friday.
Kyrie Irving shines as Dallas Mavericks roll Oklahoma City Thunder
Dallas improved to 23-19 while Oklahoma City remain top of the West with a 34-7 record. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively out vs. Pelicans
Following Tuesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets, Irving spoke in the Mavericks locker room about the injury and prognosis.
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving out vs. Pelicans due to nagging back injury
The Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans will play on Wednesday night, but will Kyrie Irving be available for the game?
Kyrie Irving Makes Luka Doncic Statement After Nuggets-Mavericks
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
Kyrie Irving Stats Tonight: How did Mavericks star fare against Thunder? (Jan. 17)
Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks took on the OKC Thunder on Friday. Irving had missed the Mavericks' previous game against the New Orleans Pelicans, a 119-116 loss.
Irving Shines As Mavs Roll Thunder, Nuggets Scorch Heat
Kyrie Irving scored 25 points as the Dallas Mavericks brought the high-flying Oklahoma City Thunder down to earth with a 106-98 victory over the Western Conference leaders on Friday.
4 thoughts from an intense 106-98 Mavericks win to the Oklahoma City Thunder
T he short handed Dallas Mavericks (23-19) bested the short handed Oklahoma City Thunder (34-7) 106-98 in an intense matchup Friday night in Dallas. Kyrie Irving led all Mavericks
Kyrie Irving Moved Ahead Of Kobe Bryant On All-Time NBA List In Thunder-Mavs Game
Kyrie Irving finished the win with 25 points, five rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 9/19 from the field ...
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving returns in loss vs. Nuggets after 5-game absence due to back injury
The 32-year-old doesn’t anticipate he’ll need surgery. He said he will “most likely” be available to play Wednesday in New ...
Kyrie Irving returns from 5-game absence; Dereck Lively II exits with ankle injury
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, who has been sidelined since Jan. 1 with a back injury, returned to action in Tuesday’s ...
Mavericks rule out Kyrie Irving against a Pelicans squad resting Zion Williamson
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been ruled out of Wednesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, who are similarly ...
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Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving out due to bulging disk in his back, no timeline for return
Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason ...
Dejounte Murray scores 30 points as the Pelicans outlast the injury-depleted Mavericks 119-116
Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trey Murphy III had a disputed block of Spencer Dinwiddie’s layup for the lead with 4 ...