Former Duke basketball guard Kyrie Irving's extended stretch without a single absence has equated to the Dallas Mavericks' late-season emergence as a contender.
On the back of Kyrie Irving's season-high 48 points, the Dallas Mavericks picked up their 48th victory of the season in defeating the visiting Houston Rockets in overtime, 147-136, on Sunday afternoon. It marked the Duke basketball pro's 29th straight game in action.And largely due to Irving's consistency and apparent giddiness in his role starring alongside Luka Doncic these days, the Mavericks are suddenly one of the NBA's hottest teams.
Against the Rockets, the 32-year-old Irving shot a blistering 15-for-25 from the field, 3-for-8 from three, and 15-for-17 at the charity stripe. He added seven rebounds, two assists, and one steal in his 45 minutes on the floor. Once again, the handles that the eight-time All-Star displayed to create his own shots were nothing short of remarkable:Across his 56 appearances this season, the former one-and-done collegian and No. 1 overall draft pick is averaging 25.8 points while posting impressive shooting percentages: 49.6 from the field, 41.0 beyond the arc, and 90.7 at the foul line.“Everything we expected him to do. He’s one of the best players in the world…He is in a great place. The energy is extremely high.
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