Kyrie Irving Plays For Mavericks For First Time In 19 Months
Kyrie Irving said he is excited to return after recovering from a torn ACL, ending a 19-month absence from game action.
- On Thursday, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving announced his return to game action after a 19-month absence following recovery from a torn ACL suffered March 3, 2025.
- Irving's extended absence forced him to miss the final 20 games of the 2024-25 season as he focused on rehabilitation from the torn ACL and a subsequent calf strain.
- Irving described his return as feeling "a little kid at the candy store" and emphasized the mental challenge of resuming play. He played 22 minutes, scored 17 points and shot 6-for-13 from the field in his comeback.
- Rockets coach Ime Udoka reflected that Irving is "back to being who he is," noting he will improve further as he regains rhythm in real games. The Mavericks defeated Houston 132-115.
- Dallas hopes to have Irving ready for the regular-season opener against Houston on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Head coach Dusty May said Irving's preseason performance suggests he will continue building toward full form.
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Kyrie Irving Makes Mavericks Return, Draws Notable Reaction From Ime Udoka
Kyrie Irving returned to the Mavericks’ lineup Sunday, scored 17 points in 22 minutes and received praise from Rockets coach Ime Udoka. Fresh off the injury, Uncle Drew scored the first basket of the game with a beautiful reverse lay. Irving made his first game appearance in more than 19 months Sunday, starting Dallas’ preseason […]
Kyrie Irving Plays For Mavericks For First Time In 19 Months
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving returned to play in a game for the first time in since early March of 2025. Irving made his return for Dallas in a preseason game against the Houston Rockets in Macau, China on Sunday. In nearly 22 minutes of action, Irving scored 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting. The veteran guard had several finishes near the rim, including a couple through contact. Overall, Irving looked back to being himself throughout the ga…
Irving excited to play again after lengthy injury absence
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving said on Thursday he was excited to return to game action after a 19-month absence, with the nine-times All-Star set to make his comeback at the NBA China Games in Macau following his recovery from…
Kyrie Irving, who spent a year and a half without basketball due to a serious injury, is back on the court.
Kyrie Irving returns as Mavericks dominate Rockets
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets 132-115 in the NBA China Game at Venetian Arena in Macao on Sunday, October 11, as Kyrie Irving returned to action for the first time since suffering a torn ACL in March, 2025. Irving suited up for Dallas after missing months while recovering from the knee injury. He […]
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