Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving suffered a scary-looking knee injury early in Monday’s loss to the Sacramento Kings, forcing him out of the game due to a left knee sprain. The injury occurred when Irving attempted a layup and crashed down hard to the court.
Irving remained in the game after drawing a foul but was helped off the court without putting much weight on his leg. The team quickly ruled him out with further specifics not yet known.
Despite the setback, Irving finished with seven points, one rebound, and one assist in nine minutes of play. Coach Jason Kidd expressed concern about the injury’s severity, saying “Just unlucky… I hope that he’s healthy, that it’s not serious.”
This latest injury is the second significant one to hit the Mavericks this season, following the loss of star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers at the trade deadline. Irving’s absence is a blow to the team, which has struggled with injuries throughout the season.
The Kings dominated the game, led by Zach LaVine’s 22 points and DeMar DeRozan’s 20 points. The Mavericks now hold a 32-30 record, but their playoff push may be in jeopardy due to the mounting injuries.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/kyrie-irving-helped-off-the-floor-after-awkward-knee-injury-early-in-mavericks-loss-to-kings-021835306.html