Welcome Back, Kyrie: Irving Scores 17 for Mavs in China, His Return Game After 2025 Knee Injury
Kyrie Irving scored 17 points in 22 minutes and made his first game appearance since tearing the ACL in his left knee.
- On Sunday, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving returned to the NBA after nearly 600 days, leading his team to a 132-115 preseason win over the Houston Rockets in Macao, China.
- Irving had been sidelined since tearing his ACL in his left knee on March 3, 2025, missing the entirety of last season; he had not played in a game in over 20 months.
- Shooting 6 for 13 in just under 22 minutes, Irving impressed Dallas coach Dusty May, who called him 'an artist' in a postgame news conference.
- Houston guard Marcus Smart said it was 'great to see' Irving return, while the Macao crowd roared, influenced by Chinese superstar Famer Yao Ming's popularity.
- Looking forward to returning home, Irving expressed gratitude for his teammates' support and aims to carry the momentum into the upcoming season for the Mavericks.
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Kyrie Irving Reveals Bigger Purpose Behind His Mavericks Return
Kyrie Irving returned to competition Sunday in China with a message about what comes next. Fans have waited patiently for this day to come, and boy he didn’t disappoint. After more than 19 months away, the Dallas Mavericks guard spoke about his love for basketball, his legacy and the people he hopes to reach through […]
After 586 days, Kyrie Irving stepped on the court again and spread smiles to Mavericks fans. At the start of the Mavericks' friendly match against the Rockets, Kyrie Irving was the one who decided the fate of the possession. After 586 days away from the NBA courts, the 34-year-old Dallas star gave his first assist and the rest was just history. The Mavericks were defeated in a friendly held in China with a score of 132-115, with all eyes natural…
Welcome back, Kyrie: Irving scores 17 for Mavs in China, his return ga
Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days for his return to the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks didn’t keep him waiting any longer for his welcome-back basket. Irving got a reverse layup on the game’s opening possession Sunday night,
Kyrie Irving returned to the court after a long break and contributed to the victory of the Dallas Mavericks. In the NBA preseason game held in Macau, the Dallas team defeated the Houston Rockets 132-115 (28-27, 30-24, 37-34, 37-30).
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