Mavs Star Kyrie Irving Out Against Jazz With Shoulder Injury

Irving Misses First Game of Season

Kyrie Irving, the star point guard for the Dallas Mavericks, sat out Wednesday night's game against the Utah Jazz due to a right shoulder strain.

This is the first game Irving has missed this season. He is averaging 27.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.

The Mavericks are off to a 4-2 start this season. They are in second place in the Western Conference Southwest Division.

The severity of Irving's injury is not yet known. He is expected to undergo an MRI on Thursday.

The Mavericks will be hoping that Irving's injury is not serious and that he can return to the lineup soon.

In Irving's absence, Jalen Brunson is expected to start at point guard for the Mavericks.

Brunson is averaging 13.8 points and 5.2 assists per game this season.

The Mavericks will be looking to Brunson to step up and lead the team in Irving's absence.

The Mavericks will play their next game on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets.