Kyrie Irving Makes NBA History In Trail Blazers-Mavs Showdown
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Photo: Instagram/Kyrie Irving |
The Dallas Mavericks clashed with the Portland Trail Blazers on their home turf in Texas. The spotlight, however, shone brightly on Kyrie Irving as he etched his name in NBA history.
Irving soared to 37th place on the all-time three-pointers list, surpassing Jason Richardson's record during the intense matchup. With this accomplishment, the next target in Irving's sights is Kevin Love, currently holding the 36th spot with 1,613 three-pointers.
Entering the game with impressive averages of 22.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per contest, Irving showcased his prowess. His shooting accuracy stood at 47.2% from the field and an impressive 39.8% from beyond the arc in 19 games.
Irving soared to 37th place on the all-time three-pointers list, surpassing Jason Richardson's record during the intense matchup. With this accomplishment, the next target in Irving's sights is Kevin Love, currently holding the 36th spot with 1,613 three-pointers.
Entering the game with impressive averages of 22.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per contest, Irving showcased his prowess. His shooting accuracy stood at 47.2% from the field and an impressive 39.8% from beyond the arc in 19 games.
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Photo: Instagram/Kyrie Irving |
The Mavericks, currently the seventh seed in the Western Conference, hold a 20-15 record in their first 35 games. Despite a 4-6 performance in their last ten games, they recently dominated the Trail Blazers at home, securing a convincing 126-97 victory.
During the clash, Irving demonstrated his skill set, contributing 29 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and two steals in just 29 minutes of play. His efficiency on the court was evident, shooting 10/19 from the field and 4/8 from three-point range.
This man is a walking bucket 🪣
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 6, 2024
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Looking ahead, the Mavericks are set to face Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday evening in Texas. As Irving continues to make history, his 13th season in the league is shaping up to be another remarkable chapter for the eight-time NBA All-Star, who has left an indelible mark with previous stints at the Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Boston Celtics.
Kyrie puts the handles on DISPLAY and knocks down the corner fadeaway 😲
— NBA (@NBA) January 6, 2024
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Irving's illustrious career boasts averages of 23.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.3 steals per contest, highlighting his enduring impact on the game. (Source: Sports Illustrated)
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