Dallas Mavericks

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Mavericks vs. Clippers recap: 3 observations from a Dallas win over ... (Mavs Moneyball)

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night in Los Angeles, winning 110-104. Kyrie Irving debuted for the Mavericks (more on him ...

He can’t struggle to shoot the way he did earlier in the year. There’s probably a happy medium between the reckless running and the excruciating slow Mavericks pace that they’ll find the next few months. There didn’t seem to be any awkwardness with the fit on the court. He could’ve scored more but seemed to be extra willing to make the right play. I’ve often written that the Mavericks should pick up their pace, and not by a little. The Mavericks started the game red hot, hitting 9-of-13 shots from behind the arc in the first quarter. But Irving also seemed to be playing cautious at times, trying to find exactly where he fit into the Dallas offense. But it wasn’t in the stars. Tim Hardaway Jr., Reggie Bullock, and even Theo Pinson hit key shots to preserve the Mavericks’ lead. [Dallas Mavericks](https://www.mavsmoneyball.com) defeated the [Los Angeles Clippers](https://www.clipsnation.com) Wednesday night in Los Angeles, winning 110-104. The Mavericks continued hitting just enough shots in the fourth quarter to keep the lead, and the Clippers offense sputtered. They scored 41 (nice) points total in the first 12 minutes.

LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Full Injury Report Revealed (Sports Illustrated)

Kyrie Irving is set to make his Dallas Mavericks debut on Wednesday night against the LA Clippers, but it will come without Luka Doncic.

Kyrie Irving scores team-high 24 in Mavericks debut as Dallas ... (USA TODAY)

Kyrie Irving scored a team-high 24 points in his Mavericks debut as Dallas downed the Clippers in Los Angeles.

They outscored the Clippers 21-9 to start the game. Kawhi Leonard, who had two points in the first half, finished with 18. The Clippers got within five four times but the Mavs held them off. Early in the fourth, Irving fouled Paul George. Irving had four rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes of what amounted to a dress rehearsal before injured Luka Doncic returns to give the Mavs a powerhouse backcourt. He was part of a 13-0 spurt early in the game, scoring eight points on a jumper and back-to-back 3-pointers.

Kyrie Irving leads the Dallas Mavericks to victory on his 'incredible ... (Daily Mail)

Kyrie Irving starred for the Dallas Mavericks, dropping 24 points in the 110-104 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Irving top scored for the Mavs and ...

'His leadership down the stretch of getting everyone organized… 'Been a long 96 hours to say the least. a lot of great stuff as we build on this new journey with him. Luka Doncic and Irving are set to form a fearsome tandem once the former returns to the floor 'Incredible,' Irving said of his debut with the Mavs. Kyrie leads the Dallas Mavericks to victory on his 'incredible' debut as he scores 24 points following his trade from the Brooklyn Nets - taking on the mantle with Luka Doncic sidelined

NBA roundup: Kyrie Irving leads Dallas to win in Mavs' debut (Reuters)

Kyrie Irving scored 24 points and dished out five assists in his Dallas Mavericks debut and Tim Hardaway Jr. added 19 points to power a 110-104 victory over ...

Collin Sexton scored 22 points and Lauri Markkanen added 21 to lead the Jazz. LaMelo Ball collected 16 points and six rebounds and Gordon Hayward added 15 points for the Hornets, who have lost five in a row. Evan Mobley added 19 points and eight rebounds for Cleveland, which won its fourth straight to continue a charge up the Eastern Conference standings. Myles Turner added 21 points and 10 rebounds. Martin added 15 points -- all in the first half -- and Jae'Sean Tate added 16 for the Rockets, who committed 13 of their 19 turnovers in the second half. Jalen Duren had 14 points and nine rebounds for Detroit, which has lost five of its last six. Fox (31 points, 11 assists) scored the final seven points for the Kings, who trailed 128-123 with 1:17 left. Washington scored 20 points and Terry Rozier added 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Washington's Deni Avdija collected 20 points and 13 rebounds and Bradley Beal contributed 17 points and 10 assists in his return from a two-game absence due to left foot soreness. Jeremi Grant finished with 22 points, including a three-point play that broke a 114-all tie with 4:31 to go and give Portland the lead for good. Jordan Poole had a game-high 38 points for the Warriors, including a 3-pointer that put the visitors up 114-110 with 5:48 to go. added 19 points to power a 110-104 victory over the host Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.

Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers live online: stats, scores ... (AS English)

The Dallas Mavericks made the move of the midseason by bringing in Kyrie Irving in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets and tonight he will make his Mavs debut.

Tonight Irving will debut with his new team as the Mavericks travel to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers and AS English will be with you all night providing live coverage, stats, highlights and analysis of tonight’s game from Crypto.com Arena. Tonight he will look to shine in one of the temples of basketball. He and Paul George are still getting their bearings and their chemistry is growing by the game. He ended up sitting out 5 games, and once he was traded to the Mavericks he erased his apology to the Jewish community that he posted. Irving from the logo and he's got 13 points on the night! FT is good and the lead is down to single digits. He has missed the last two Mavs games, and will sit out again tonight in LA as Dallas conintues to treat their super star back to 100%. With a comfortable lead, Irving took control of the team late in the game and finished off the Clippers, and ended the night with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Hardy got the slam and one after the big block down low. Pinson had all nine of his points in the last stanza, and they couldn’t have come at a better time. Bullock would cool down, and so would the Mavericks as the Clippers saw their one time 19 point deficit trimmed down to eight with a 12-2 run to end the second quarter. The Mavs got off to a blistering start in LA, lighting up the scoreboard hitting eight of their first ten three pointers in a nearly flawless first quarter led by Reggie Bullock who dropped his first five threes.

Kyrie Irving makes Mavericks debut without injured Luka Doncic ... (NBA.com)

The All-Star guard will wear No. 2 for the Mavericks, who will play without Doncic for the 3rd consecutive game.

The Mavs have 11 players with six years or less of experience on the roster. Irving had four rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes of what amounted to a dress rehearsal before injured Luka Doncic returns to give the Mavs a powerhouse backcourt. He was part of a 13-0 spurt early in the game, scoring eight points on a jumper and back-to-back 3-pointers.