Mavericks host Nets as Kyrie Irving's scoring style evolves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks face the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night at the American Airlines Center. Brooklyn seeks a crucial win, having lost a close game to Atlanta despite out-rebounding the Hawks. Kyrie Irving, returning from an ACL tear, is averaging 21 points per game and showcasing a new scoring approach, emphasizing three-point shooting. Both teams are dealing with injury challenges, with Brooklyn missing Egor Dëmin and Mikel Brown Jr. Dallas is also without Tarik Biberovic, Dereck Lively II, and Sergio de Larrea. The game starts at 7:30 PM EST.
- •Game tips off at 7:30 PM EST in Dallas.
- •Kyrie Irving's scoring approach is changing team defensive strategies.
- •Brooklyn lost a tight game to Atlanta, 124-121.
- •Dallas also manages injuries to key players ahead of the matchup.
- •Nets aim for a much-needed win against the Mavericks.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks Must Slow Kyrie Irving In Sunday Night Showdown
"Dallas faces a tough test against Brooklyn on Sunday. The Nets need a win, but Kyrie Irving's new scoring style makes him a major threat for the Mavericks.
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