This season included a few obvious choices, but several difficult calls for the Feb. 16 game in San Francisco.

Dallas was missing Luka Doncic, but Kyrie Irving stepped up, offering 25 points. While Dallas isn't dominating this season, Doncic's extended injury is the main reason why. Once he returns to the floor,

Kyrie Irving — an expert in rivalries — agreed that the Thunder and Mavericks have become arch-nemesis. “It’s personal. I think it’s the start of a healthy rivalry," Irving said. "... We’re gonna be seeing them a lot over the next few years so it’s good that you set the precedent now what it’s gonna be like.

Irving is listed on the injury report as he continues to deal with a lumbar back sprain. Meanwhile, Dereck Lively II (right ankle sprain), Luka Doncic (left calf strain) and Dante Exum (right wrist surgery) are all out for Friday's game. It is worth noting that Mavs head coach Jason Kidd previously said he expects Irving to play on Friday.

Wednesday’s controversial loss to the New Orleans Pelicans was an example of Irving’s latest injury management because of a bulging disc in his back. Irving said Tuesday that he would “most likely” play in a game that was on the road after the Mavericks suffered a lopsided loss at home to Denver the night before.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving recently shared his thoughts on his chances of making the All-Star team this season.

That decision forced the Thunder to stick close to the Mavericks' role players throughout the first quarter. Once Washington scored the first five points, Irving asserted himself and drained a 3-pointer before finishing at the basket with a finger roll to give the Mavericks an early 10-0 lead.

The Dallas Mavericks are no exception, as they may have to face the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, Kevin Durant, LeBron James in a seven-game series just to reach the NBA Finals. To help the Mavs matchup against those opponents,

The Dallas Mavericks hit the road to take on the Charlotte Hornets in a one-game road tilt on Monday, also known as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As Americans celebrate Dr.

The injury-ravaged Dallas Mavericks’ miserable January continued Monday with a matinee loss to the Charlotte Hornets, 110-105. Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball each scored 23 in a balance Charlotte effort.

The Dallas Mavericks once again won’t have star guard Luka Doncic when they take on the Charlotte Hornets on Monday afternoon. Doncic, still out with a calf str