Mavericks' Kyrie Irving Sits Out Against Jazz Due to a Strained Right Shoulder

Kyrie Irving Misses Game Against Jazz

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving sat out Sunday's game against the Utah Jazz due to a strained right shoulder, the team announced.

Irving was injured in the Mavericks' 111-106 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. He played through the pain and finished the game with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.

However, Irving's shoulder was still bothering him on Sunday morning, and he was unable to play against the Jazz.

Extent of Irving's Injury

The extent of Irving's injury is not yet known, but he is expected to miss at least a few games.

The Mavericks are currently 29-26 and are in sixth place in the Western Conference. They are 1-1 without Irving this season.

Mavericks' Outlook Without Irving

The Mavericks will have to rely on other players to step up in Irving's absence.

Luka Doncic will be the team's primary scorer and playmaker, while Spencer Dinwiddie and Tim Hardaway Jr. will need to provide more scoring and playmaking.

The Mavericks will also need to get more production from their bench, which has been inconsistent this season.

Conclusion

Irving's injury is a blow to the Mavericks, but they have enough talent to overcome his absence.

The Mavericks will need to play together and execute their game plan in order to win without Irving.