Kyrie Irving, returning after a one-game absence due to a back sprain, delivered a strong performance with 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists. The tension on the court was palpable, with exchanges of words adding fuel to what Irving believes is a budding rivalry. “It’s personal, It’s the start of a healthy rivalry… They’re good, man. They were number one in the Western Conference last year. They deserved to make it to the second round and match up against us, we just got the best of them in that series,” Irving noted.
Source: BasketNews
Source: BasketNews
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Kyrie Irving passed Kobe Bryant in three-pointers last night and is No. 27 on the all-time list.
He also moved ahead of World B. Free, Calvin Murphy and Lou Hudson in scoring for No. 81 in NBA history. – 4:07 AM
Kyrie Irving passed Kobe Bryant in three-pointers last night and is No. 27 on the all-time list.
He also moved ahead of World B. Free, Calvin Murphy and Lou Hudson in scoring for No. 81 in NBA history. – 4:07 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
The Dallas-Brooklyn Kyrie Irving trade became official Feb. 6, 2023.
Kyrie: “My anniversary is coming up. Who won that trade?” – 1:02 AM
The Dallas-Brooklyn Kyrie Irving trade became official Feb. 6, 2023.
Kyrie: “My anniversary is coming up. Who won that trade?” – 1:02 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Naji Marshall on what he said to the Thunder bench after the Caruso-Irving-Joe altercation: “Good afternoon and happy holidays.” – 11:42 PM
Naji Marshall on what he said to the Thunder bench after the Caruso-Irving-Joe altercation: “Good afternoon and happy holidays.” – 11:42 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Kyrie instantly wanted this play reviewed for a flagrant on Jalen Williams. The refs are indeed reviewing it. pic.x.com/AaZ5hhiDDu – 10:59 PM
Kyrie instantly wanted this play reviewed for a flagrant on Jalen Williams. The refs are indeed reviewing it. pic.x.com/AaZ5hhiDDu – 10:59 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Odell Bunton Jr. just did a superlative job of singing in praise of MLK’s memory. He was wearing a Kyrie Irving jersey and my sources tell me Irving gave him props and a hug after his sound check pregame. The man can sing. – 9:56 PM
Odell Bunton Jr. just did a superlative job of singing in praise of MLK’s memory. He was wearing a Kyrie Irving jersey and my sources tell me Irving gave him props and a hug after his sound check pregame. The man can sing. – 9:56 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks are sizzling from long range, up to 50 percent (10-of-20) and have opened up a 54-41 lead with 2:36 to go in the half. Irving with 15, Washington with 10. – 9:40 PM
Mavericks are sizzling from long range, up to 50 percent (10-of-20) and have opened up a 54-41 lead with 2:36 to go in the half. Irving with 15, Washington with 10. – 9:40 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
15 points on 5-of-8 shooting for Irving. Took him one game to shake off the rust, following his 4-of-18 showing against Denver. – 9:36 PM
15 points on 5-of-8 shooting for Irving. Took him one game to shake off the rust, following his 4-of-18 showing against Denver. – 9:36 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
. . . The young fan delivers. Doncic/Irving-like. pic.x.com/rwxsRdWyAh – 7:09 PM
. . . The young fan delivers. Doncic/Irving-like. pic.x.com/rwxsRdWyAh – 7:09 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Kyrie Irving is available vs OKC tonight.
Dereck Lively is out. – 6:52 PM
Kyrie Irving is available vs OKC tonight.
Dereck Lively is out. – 6:52 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
No restrictions on Kyrie Irving tonight against Oklahoma City, per Jason Kidd. – 6:49 PM
No restrictions on Kyrie Irving tonight against Oklahoma City, per Jason Kidd. – 6:49 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Kyrie Irving (back) will play vs. Thunder tonight, per Jason Kidd. – 6:49 PM
Kyrie Irving (back) will play vs. Thunder tonight, per Jason Kidd. – 6:49 PM
More on this storyline
Jorge Sierra: Kyrie Irving passed Kobe Bryant in three-pointers last night and is No. 27 on the all-time list. He also moved ahead of World B. Free, Calvin Murphy and Lou Hudson in scoring for No. 81 in NBA history. -via x.com / January 18, 2025
Mike Curtis: Jason Kidd says Kyrie Irving (back) is available for tonight’s game against the #Thunder. -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / January 17, 2025
Eddie Sefko: Latest injury report still has Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II out, with Kyrie Irving questionable for OKC tonight. Thunder will be without centers Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) and Chet Holmgren, who has been out since Game No. 10 with a hip injury. -via Twitter @ESefko / January 17, 2025
