For the game, the Mavs will be without one of their best players, as Kyrie Irving has been ruled out. Irving is averaging 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 49.

Quentin Grimes scored 26 points, 20 in the third period, to lead the Mavericks, who have lost four straight to match a season long losing streak. Jaden Hardy added 17 off the bench and Klay Thompson scored 16, all in the first half.

Evan Mobley scored 34 points with 10 rebounds as the Cavaliers cruised to a 134-122 win over the Mavericks, extending their win streak to nine.

Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night due to an illness, per the NBA injury report. Irving was not initially listed on the injury report,

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Kyrie Irving sustained a lumbar back sprain and is ruled out for Monday’s meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies. Irving missed Friday’s game against the Cavaliers due to illness.

The Dallas Mavericks will be navigating a two faced struggle as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving' injury woes puts the team in difficulty.

The Dallas Mavericks are set to take on the Memphis Grizzlies in an important road showdown. The Mavericks, however, will have to get the job done without star point guard Kyrie Irving. A lumbar back sprain has sent Irving to the injury report along with start guard Luka Doncic.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were confident heading into their Friday night matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. After all, the Cavaliers held the best record in the NBA coming into that game and were one game away from becoming the first team in the 2024-2025 season to achieve 30 wins.

The Dallas Mavericks lost 134-122 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, suffering their fourth straight loss. The game never felt as close as the final score might indicate, all thanks to one key Maverick.