The Dallas Mavericks are taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at home, holders of the league’s best record at 29-5. Meanwhile, Dallas has lost three straight games as they try to deal with the loss of Luka Doncic to a calf strain. Their job just got a whole lot harder.
Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for Friday’s content as a late scratch with an illness. This would’ve been a big game for Irving going against his former team, but instead, he’ll be sidelined.
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The Cavaliers drafted Irving, who helped lead them to a championship in 2016, hitting one of the biggest shots in NBA history in Game 7. Now in Dallas, Irving helped the Mavs to an NBA Finals appearance of their own last season, but they weren’t able to get past the Boston Celtics.
This will be Irving’s fifth missed game of the season, normally dealing with shoulder soreness in his other missed games. Illnesses have struck the Mavericks’ locker room hard this season, as Dereck Lively II, Naji Marshall, Maxi Kleber, Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington, and others have all missed time this season with an illness.
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Kyrie Irving, the star point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a last minute status change. Irving was initially listed as questionable with a knee injury, but after further evaluation by team doctors, it was determined that he would not be able to play.
This is a significant blow to the Cavaliers, as Irving is their leading scorer and playmaker. His absence will surely be felt on the court, as the team looks to secure a crucial win against the Mavericks.
Fans and analysts alike are speculating on how this late game status change will impact the outcome of the game. Will the Cavaliers be able to adjust their game plan and find a way to win without Irving? Or will the Mavericks take advantage of his absence and come out on top?
Regardless of the outcome, one thing is for certain: Kyrie Irving’s presence will be sorely missed on the court tonight. Let’s hope for a speedy recovery for the talented point guard, and a competitive game between the Cavaliers and Mavericks.
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