Kyrie Irving responded to a message from head coach Jason Kidd regarding the Dallas Mavericks’ recent struggles. Fans should know by now that things have not gone well for the Mavericks after trading away their franchise superstar.
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3 takeaways as Bucks crush Mavericks in Dallas
Despite the Mavericks missing Dereck Lively II, Anthony Davis, and Daniel Gafford, they outscored the Bucks in the paint 58-46. But the Bucks also shot 35 free throws to Dallas' 25 and blocked six shots. They could've taken more advantage on the inside, but Damian Lillard and Gary Trent Jr. were doing just fine on the outside.
Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks will host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks at the American Airlines Center for a cross-conference matchup.
Anthony Davis got hurt in his first game in a Dallas jersey, joining fellow Mavericks big men Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving hasn't had enough help from any of the Mavericks' supporting cast to hold down the fort in their absence.
Washington first suffered an injury to his right ankle Feb. 8 when the Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets. It was a game that symbolized the team’s potential when healthy as Davis dominated in his 30 minute stretch before he sustained an adductor strain.