Kyrie Irving suffered a scary injury on Monday night. The Mavericks star got hurt during a 122-98 loss to the Kings. Kyrie Irving’s Knee Scare hit in the first quarter. The team quickly ruled him out with a left knee sprain.
The incident occurred late in the first at American Airlines Center. Kyrie Irving attempted a layup when his knee bent awkwardly. He immediately felt pain and called for a trainer.
He shot free throws after the foul and put little weight on his leg afterward. Kyrie Irving needed help to leave the court. Mavericks stats show he scored seven points in nine minutes.
The team said, “No update was given postgame.” “Just unlucky,” coach Jason Kidd noted. Kidd hoped the injury wasn’t serious.
Mavericks’ Injury Woes
Kyrie Irving’s Knee Scare dealt another blow to the Mavericks. The Mavericks traded Luka Dončić to the Lakers last month. Anthony Davis has sidelined himself with an adductor injury since his debut. Jaden Hardy also lost time to an ankle injury later in the game.
“Bodies are running low,” Kidd said. Close calls were thwarted by injuries, he added. The Mavericks now sit at 32-30 this season.
A dominant win was secured by the Kings. Zach LaVine was led with 22 points. DeMar DeRozan got support with 20 points. They controlled the third quarter, limiting Dallas to 16 points.
Kai Jones paced the Mavericks with 21 points off the bench. No starter reached double figures. The team now faces a tough playoff push.
Source: Yahoo Sports