The Dallas Mavericks are just 3-7 in their last 10 games and are in serious danger of missing the postseason despite the addition of All-Star Kyrie Irving. Irving hasn’t been the immediate help that the team expected him to be, and Dallas may be running out of time for him and superstar Luka Doncic to work out the kinks.
Still, both players are among the most talented offensive players the NBA has ever seen, and if they can both get hot, then they could be a tough out in the playoffs. That assumes they make the playoffs, particularly with their recent rash of injuries, Irving included.
Kyrie Irving’s injury status for the Mavericks’ game at the San Antonio Spurs on March 15th
Irving is listed as out for the Mavericks’ game against San Antonio on Wednesday with right foot soreness.
When will Kyrie Irving play?
Fortunately, Irving’s injury doesn’t appear to be serious for the Mavericks, who are already banged up despite his status for tonight’s game against the Spurs. If he doesn’t play tonight, he could very well play in their next game.
Dallas Mavericks’ full injury report
In addition to Irving, McKinley Wright IV, and Javale McGee are labeled as day-to-day, while Reggie Bullock is listed as probable following a right thigh concussion. Doncic is also on the injury report.
Dallas Mavericks’ next opponents
The Mavericks’ next opponents following their game against the Spurs may very well determine whether or not they qualify for the postseason. In the West, the Mavericks are only two games ahead of the Utah Jazz. This means that a bad five-game stretch may drop them from the sixth seed to out of the playoffs. Their next five opponents are as follows:
Wednesday, March 15: @ San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.
Friday, March 17: @ Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m.
Monday, March 20: @ Memphis, 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22: Golden State at 7:30 p.m.
Overall, Irving will likely be back soon. However, the injury couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Mavericks.
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Author: Cal Durrett
