Even a depleted line-up would not stop Kyrie Irving from carrying the entire Dallas Mavericks on his broad shoulders.
Irving became a one-man show for the Mavericks, unloading 42 points that sparked a thrilling 111-107 dub against the Golden State Warriors, Thursday, February 13.
Kyrie Irving scored 42 PTS tonight...
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2025
And took this CRUCIAL charge in the closing seconds to help seal the @dallasmavs 4-point win!
The veteran guard inflicted most of his damage in the second frame, dropping 27 markers alone in that period. Naji Marshall broke a 127-deadlock in the closing moments of the game with a go-ahead basket with 26.5 ticks left, giving Dallas a slim lead before Jimmy Butler was called for an offensive foul on Irving in the next possesion.
OH MY KYRIE HEAT CHECK 🔥🔥🔥
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2025
HITS HIS 3RD STRAIGHT 3 ON A SICK PULLUP! pic.twitter.com/PgfhznpTVy
Klay Thompson added 17 markers spiked on five threes against his former team.
Entering the game, the Mavericks (29-26) are without Anthony Davis (left adductor strain), Daniel Gafford (right knee sprain), Dereck Lively II (right ankle stress fracture), Dwight Powell (right hip strain), Caleb Martin (right hip strain), P.J. Washington (right ankle sprain) and Dante Exum (left Achilles tightness).
Stephen Curry paced the Warriors with 25 points while Jimmy Butler chipped in 21 markers, nine rebounds, and seven assists as Golden State (27-27) lost after winning their back-to-back.
WIRE TO WIRE IN DALLAS 🍿
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2025
Curry's lay ties it at 104.
Kyrie's 3 for 42 puts the Mavs back up.
Jimmy's putback cuts it back to 1.
53.9 SECONDS LEFT ON ESPN!
Dallas plays the Miami Heat (25-27) in the final game before the All-Star break while Golden State goes to Houston to face the Rockets (34-20) tomorrow.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
