Kyrie Irving’s gutsy masterclass and 4 more observations from the Mavericks’ 129-119 win vs. the Hawks

November 26, 2024

Nov 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) and guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) react during a timeout against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

1. Kyrie Irving was always going to play, he said, despite being considered questionable earlier in the afternoon for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks with an illness. "No, no, no," he said. "It didn’t cross my mind (not playing). I was just t...