Irving, who has been in exceptional form, will look to build on his momentum when the Mavericks face the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night. Sitting at ninth in the Western Conference, Dallas will aim for a strong finish to secure a direct playoff spot and avoid the play-in tournament.
Kyrie Irving paid homage to his late friend, Kobe Bryant, when he visited the statues of him and his daughter, Gianna on Feb. 25.
LOS ANGELES – Kyrie Irving needed a moment of peace long before the spectacle of Tuesday’s festivities began. The Dallas Mavericks star paid a visit to see the newest statue commemorating the legacy of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant hours before his team suffered a 107-99 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Dallas faces Los Angeles for a Western Conference matchup Tuesday. Tuesday's meeting is the first of the season for the squads.