Official Site of the Mavs · Dec 29, 2024
Kyrie’s masterpiece not enough as Blazers nick Mavericks
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Mavericks have had a wide range of scorers contribute to their success lately, but on Saturday, they really had no other choice than to let Kyrie Irving cook and hope for the best.
Missing five members (three starters) of their preferred rotation, the Mavericks went to battle against the Portland Trail Blazers and Irving nearly brought them home.
Making a dazzling array of shots from all distances and angles, Irving led a fourth quarter blitz that came up short as the Blazers held on for a 126-122 victory at Moda Center.
Irving poured in 46 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter during a frantic rally, as the Mavericks rallied from 21points down in the third quarter.
