the Mavericks scratch out a gritty win against the Thunder

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.
With Kyrie Irving back, the Mavericks scratch out a gritty win against the Thunder
That decision forced the Thunder to stick close to the Mavericks' role players throughout the first quarter. Once Washington scored the first five points, Irving asserted himself and drained a 3-pointer before finishing at the basket with a finger roll to give the Mavericks an early 10-0 lead.
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving Expected to Miss 1-2 Weeks With Latest Injury
Now, Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for 1-2 weeks with a back injury, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Irving missed Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers with an illness but was ruled out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a lumbar strain in his back.
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving returns from 5-game injury absence
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving returned for Tuesday night's home game against the Denver Nuggets. Irving, who is averaging 24.3 points and 4.9 assists per game this season, was sidelined the past week because of a lower back injury.
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.
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 aims to avoid surgery with back injury management
Kyrie Irving may have returned to the court Friday to help the Dallas Mavericks defeat top-seeded Oklahoma City, but his ongoing back injury will require rest in some instances. Irving missing Wednesday’s controversial loss to the New Orleans Pelicans was an example of him taking a night off to manage a bulging disc in his back.
NBA star Kyrie Irving discusses his trade to the Dallas Mavericks in revealing new statements
The Dallas Mavericks took another step toward securing a direct NBA playoff spot with a crucial victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Following the game, Kyrie Irving reflected on his transition from the Brooklyn Nets to Dallas Mavericks,
Kyrie Irving reveals 'double-edged sword' that will take Mavs to the promised land
Kyrie Irving highlighted how one of his current Dallas Mavericks teammates can help the team reach new heights.
Mavs' Kyrie Irving Passes Kobe Bryant in NBA Record Books vs. Thunder
Irving moved into 27th in NBA history with 1,828 made three-pointers, passing LA Lakers legend and Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, someone Irving saw as a mentor and a friend. Irving w
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving gets brutally honest on his injury concern
Kyrie Irving returned from injury on Friday night and led the Dallas Mavericks to a big 106-98 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Irving scored 25 points and added five rebounds and five assists in a quality effort despite still dealing with a lumbar back sprain.
Kyrie Irving returns from 5-game absence; Dereck Lively II exits with ankle injury
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Kyrie Irving Signs 3 NBA Players To Endorse His Sneaker Brand ‘ANTA’
Kyrie Irving signs Cleveland Cavaliers' Caris LeVert, Los Angeles Clippers' Derrick Jones Jr., and Dallas Mavericks' Daniel ...
Photo: Kyrie Irving, ANTA Launch New Signature Shoe; Sign LeVert, Gafford, Jones Jr.
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Can the return of steady Kyrie Irving keep Mavericks afloat during daunting stretch?
But with six defeats in their last eight games, the Mavericks were losing buoyancy, so they were grateful for Tuesday night’s ...
Kyrie Irving and Anta Debut the Budget Friendly Kai 1 Team Shoe for Just $100
Kyrie Irving and Anta have announced the third iteration of his performance basketball shoe along with three new endorsers ...
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Anta Unveils Kyrie Irving's New Kai 1 Team Shoe
In addition to unveiling the new Kai 1 Team model, Anta has confirmed the signing of Irving's Dallas Mavericks teammate ...