Kyrie Irving led the Dallas Mavericks to a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, scoring 25 points. He played 38 minutes and made 9 of his 19 shots, including three three-pointers. Irving also contributed five assists as the Mavericks won 106-98.
What It Means
Irving’s performance against the Thunder marked another game where he led both teams in scoring. This season, he has been consistent with four different streaks of scoring at least 20 points. Currently, he averages 23.9 points per game, ranking him first on his team and eleventh among point guards in the league. Additionally, Irving has been a key playmaker for Dallas, averaging 4.8 assists per game and leading his team in assists during this matchup.