Kyrie Irving returns but Mavericks fall to Rockets in blowout loss
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 6:07 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Kyrie Irving faced the Houston Rockets in his first regular-season game since March 2025 on October 22, 2026. The Rockets' defense effectively limited Irving to 15 points as the Dallas Mavericks lost the game 128-110. Despite Irving's return, the Mavericks struggled to keep pace with the Rockets. The defeat highlights ongoing challenges for Dallas as they seek to improve their performance this season.
- •Kyrie Irving scores 15 points in his return game
- •Mavericks lose to Rockets 128-110
- •Game took place on October 22, 2026
- •Irving last played in March 2025
- •Rockets effectively trapped Irving throughout the game
- 6:47 AMESPN NBA — Kyrie hounded by Rockets in return, held in check in Mavs' blowout loss
"With the Rockets focused on trapping him, Kyrie Irving was held to 15 points in his first regular-season game since March 2025 and the Mavs fell 128-110.
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