The Dallas Mavericks aren’t doing too well this season. Well, for starters, the obvious thing—they traded away Luka Doncic. And they got virtually nothing in return since Anthony Davis remains injured, so far. But things are about to get much, much worse. Kyrie Irving may have just played his final game of the season!
With 2:35 left on the clock in the first quarter of the Sacramento Kings game, Irving drove into the paint as he attempted a floater. But things didn’t go according to plan for the former NBA champion. His landing on the court was hard and awkward. He grimaced in agony, lying on his stomach, clutching his left leg in pain.
Soon, the medical staff rushed over to tend to Irving. But don’t think Kai went to the locker room directly. That’s not the cloth from which he’s cut. Instead, Kyrie chose to shoot the free throws he’d won, knocking down both attempts.
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— MavsHighlights (@MavsHighlights) March 4, 2025
This injury could not have come at a worse time for the Mavericks. After all, the Luka trade remains fresh in the minds of every Mavs fan. The wound had just been reopened when Doncic dropped a triple-double against them last month. The drama of that game was unmatched. But now, this injury to Kyrie is like salt in the wounds since Luka’s “hermano” is easily the Mavs’ best player right now.
There’s a reason why the crowd chanted “MVP” as Kyrie walked off with Anthony Davis’s help after making those free throws. His determination and nerve were a factor, yes. But Dallas fans also recognize that their team’s quality is heavily compromised without Kyrie on the floor.
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