One superstar returned from injury for the Mavericks on Wednesday night.
The other one exited.
While Luka Donu010diu0107 was cleared to play after missing five games with a strained left thigh, Kyrie Irving was ruled out against Golden State with soreness in his right foot.
The Mavericks have had 18 games since Irving joined the team in early February. Donu010diu0107 and Irving have played together in nine of those. One or both have been out in the other nine games.
Getting the two in sync with the playoffs looming has been dfficult as the Mavericks have navigated various injuries.