Kyrie Irving explained how his former teammate and current Suns star Kevin Durant should be proud of getting close to 30000 points.

Kyrie Irving had a big game for the Dallas Mavericks in a losing effort against the Boston Celtics, finishing with a team-high 22 points along with four rebounds, five assists and a block.

The Mavs lost by a score of 115-114. Despite the loss, Kyrie Irving exploded for 36 points, four rebounds and nine assists while shooting 12/21 from the field and 4/11 from the three-point range ...

Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving, left, shoots as Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Houston.(David J. Phillip / AP ...