Inconsistency is about the only consistent theme of the Dallas Mavericks’ injury-riddled season. The Mavericks began most of the new year with the task of playing without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

Heads back to bench

Kyrie Irving scored 25 points, Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington Jr. added 16 apiece and the Dallas Mavericks beat Oklahoma City 106-98 as Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed his first game of the season.

Dinwiddie is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans. Dinwiddie will return to the starting lineup due to the absence of Kyrie Irving (back). The veteran floor general is averaging 15.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game when deployed in a starting role this season.

Both Dallas and OKC were missing MVP candidates on Friday night, but the Mavericks were able to get a much-needed victory.

The Mavericks are sitting on a 23-19 record and have lost seven of their last 10 games. For what it's worth, they beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 106-98, on Friday, with Kyrie Irving leading the charge with a game-high 25 points on top of five rebounds and five assists.

Even with no Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks had no issues with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. With their stars out, the Mavs

Shortly before the 2023 trade deadline, Kyrie Irving began a new chapter in his basketball career when he debuted for the Dallas Mavericks.

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a massive victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. It wasn't an easy battle. Despite building a big first-half lead, the Thund

If any team in the NBA has the Oklahoma City Thunder's number, it's the Dallas Mavericks. The team that eliminated it in the 2024 Western Conference semifinals

The Dallas Mavericks took a big swing when they traded Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie and a handful of draft picks to bring Kyrie Irving to Texas.