Kyrie Irving sits out the Mavericks' game against the NBA-leading Cavaliers because of illness
Updated Jan. 3, 2025 7:29 p.m. ET
Associated Press
DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving sat out the Dallas Mavericks' game Friday night against NBA-leading Cleveland because of illness, joining fellow All-Star guard Luka Doncic on the sideline.
Doncic strained his left calf in a Christmas Day loss to Minnesota. He’s scheduled to be reevaluated late this month.
Following that game, the Mavericks have lost three of four games — all on the road.
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