Kyrie Irving to Miss Game Against Jazz With Shoulder Injury
Irving Out After Missing Shootaround
Kyrie Irving will miss the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night due to a right shoulder sprain.
Irving missed the Mavericks' shootaround earlier Wednesday and was listed as questionable for the game, but the team announced shortly before tip-off that he would be out.
Mavs Will Miss Irving's Production
Irving is averaging 27.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game this season, and his absence will be a big blow to the Mavericks.
The Mavericks are already without Luka Doncic, who is out with a calf strain, so Irving's injury leaves them without their two best players.
The Mavericks will need someone to step up in Irving's absence, and Jalen Brunson is the most likely candidate.
Brunson is averaging 16.3 points and 4.8 assists per game this season, and he has been playing well in Irving's absence.
The Mavericks will also need to get more production from their bench, as they will need to fill the void left by Irving's absence.
The Mavericks are currently 10-10 this season, and they are in sixth place in the Western Conference.
They will need to find a way to win without Irving if they want to stay in the playoff race.