Kyrie Irving returns from 5-game absence

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 home game against the Denver Nuggets. Irving finished with 11 points (on 4-for-18 shooting), four rebounds, two assists and four steals in Dallas’ 118-99 loss.
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 Orleans.
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 return of Kyrie Irving, even as they fell to Denver, 118-99, in American Airlines Center for the second time in three nights.
Will Kyrie Irving play for the Mavericks against the Nuggets today?
Irving was absent for the most recent Mavericks game, also against the Nuggets, which the Denver side won 112-101. In that tie, he was hugely missed, with the output for his side clearly suffering from his absence: Dallas are 2-3 across their last five games in the NBA without Irving and 3-6 overall without him.
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving's potential return date after not playing vs. Pelicans
Jason Kidd said Kyrie Irving could potentially return on Friday after not playing on Wednesday against the Pelicans.
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 resting power forward Zion Williamson.
Kyrie Irving Final Injury Status for Nuggets vs Mavericks
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Is Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving playing vs. Pelicans? Latest injury update
The Dallas Mavericks are set to play the New Orleans Pelicans on the road in the second of a back-to-back on Wednesday night. They were defeated 118-99 by the Denver Nuggets at home on Tuesday night.
Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving to Miss Extended Time Due to Significant New Injury
The Dallas Mavericks will be without star guard Kyrie Irving for the next few weeks. Irving suffered a bulging disc in his back and will miss at least one to two weeks. However, there is optimism that he will be able to return after undergoing treatment. NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN reported the news.
Kyrie Irving struggles in Mavs return, confirms bulging disk
Mavs star Kyrie Irving confirmed after Tuesday night's loss that he was diagnosed with a bulging disk in his lower back and would have to continue managing the injury.
Kyrie Irving discusses his bulging disc and prognosis: ‘Just gotta be smart and manage it’
Kyrie Irving returned to the court on Tuesday night, eight days after it was reported that he could miss up to two weeks with a bulging disc in his back. Just because Irving returned relatively quickly doesn’t mean his back is completely fine or anything close to a guarantee that he’ll be pain- and concern-free the rest of this season,
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