Kyrie Irving played a pivotal role in another historic performance for the Dallas Mavericks (24-17), as he and Tim Hardaway Jr. combined for an impressive 83 points, securing a 125-120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans (24-17) on Monday.
Irving’s 42-point contribution, along with Hardaway Jr.’s near career-high 41 points, showcased their dynamic scoring partnership in the absence of Luka Doncic, who missed a third consecutive game due to a sprained ankle.
The Mavericks’ history now includes two instances of a player scoring 40 or more points in a game, both times with Irving on the roster.
