Kyrie Irving to Miss Game Against Jazz Due to Injury

NBA Star Sidelined with Shoulder Strain

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving will miss Tuesday's game against the Utah Jazz due to a strained right shoulder, the team announced.

Irving suffered the injury in Saturday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks and did not play in Sunday's win over the San Antonio Spurs.

The Nets are currently 2-5 on the season and will look to snap their losing streak against the Jazz, who are 3-3.

Irving is averaging 22.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game this season.

He is expected to miss at least one week of action, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Nets will be without Irving for the second time this season.

He missed the team's first two games of the season due to a suspension for violating the NBA's health and safety protocols.

Irving's absence will be a big blow to the Nets, who are already without Kevin Durant (knee injury).

The Nets will need other players to step up in Irving's absence.

James Harden, who is averaging 24.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game this season, will be expected to carry a heavier load.

Joe Harris, who is averaging 13.5 points per game this season, will also need to step up.

The Nets will also need to get more production from their bench, which has struggled this season.

The Nets will be hoping to get Irving back as soon as possible.

He is one of the best players in the NBA and his absence will be a big blow to their chances of competing for a championship.

The Nets will next play on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns.