The Dallas Mavericks had an impressive beginning to their season. Their victory run, however, was cut short by a duel with the Denver Nuggets. Kyrie Irving was the star for the Mavericks against the Nuggets last week. He played for 35 minutes, scoring 22 points, 7 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks, and 1 rebound.

However, the participation of Irving is in question in the match between the Dallas Mavericks and the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. Will he play?

The return of Kyrie ignites hope for the Mavericks

Mavericks? weapon Kyrie Irving (with left foot sprain) is listed as ?probable? for the match. Against the Nuggets, he had a great show, but it did conclude with a little injury worry. However, Mavericks fans now have some reason to hope that Irving will play the game on Sunday since he is listed as a “probable”.

This year has seen the Mavericks dominate the field. As strong leaders, their two-man army of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving has been the driving force in their victorious journey. The two players together in court are a spectacle to watch and fans are waiting anxiously to see their partnership continue.

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Other than Irving and Doncic, the Mavericks have Grant Williams and Derrick Lively II as other threats. Adding Grant Williams has strengthened their defense, providing reliability and steadiness.

Clash of the Titans ahead

The Hornets will meet the challenge presented by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving of the Mavericks. These two superstars can shoulder the entire team when the need arises.? And they have been putting up nothing short of excellent performances this season.

The perimeter defense for Charlotte has given them one serious worry because they have been vulnerable on certain occasions. This would put the Mavericks at an advantage.

On the other hand, the perimeter defense of Gordon Hayward would be crucial for the Hornets. He is an experienced second playmaker and point guard of an attacker. Hayward can also become a top-notch scorer who will be stepping in for the team when necessary.

Finally, the showdown between the Mavericks and Hornets promises a thrilling encounter. Although the health condition of Kyrie Irving has not yet been confirmed, this gives a chance to each team to demonstrate its strong suits and weak links. Few can have any guarantees about this ?probable? tag, but as long as he is on the court, it will tilt the balance back in favor of the Mavericks.

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