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Dallas Mavericks’ Nightmare Season Continues as Kyrie Irving Suffers Torn ACL

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By John Robinson IV

Mar 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) is helped off the court by forward Naji Marshall (13) and forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Mar 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) is helped off the court by forward Naji Marshall (13) and forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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The Dallas Mavericks' turbulent season hit rock bottom on Monday night when star guard Kyrie Irving suffered a torn ACL in a game against the Sacramento Kings. The injury, confirmed by reports on Tuesday, will sideline Irving for the remainder of the season, dealing a devastating blow to a Mavericks team already plagued by injuries and controversy.

Irving, who hyperextended his knee just minutes into the game, initially remained on the court to sink two free throws—reminiscent of Kobe Bryant’s memorable Achilles injury moment. However, the severity of the injury quickly became apparent, leaving Dallas without its primary playmaker following the controversial trade of Luka Dončić earlier in the season.

The Mavericks’ struggles extend beyond Irving’s injury. Key players, including Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively, Daniel Gafford, and P.J. Washington, are all sidelined with no clear return timeline. The franchise, which was in the NBA Finals just eight months ago, now finds itself in turmoil. General manager Nico Harrison has faced intense criticism for roster decisions, particularly the midseason trade that sent Dončić to the Lakers without acquiring a reliable ball-handler in return.

Dallas fans are voicing their frustration, with some pledging to abandon the team altogether. The team has raised season ticket prices despite the disastrous state of the roster, only fueling further outrage. With Irving out and the roster in disarray, the Mavericks' season appears all but over, leaving many to wonder how the franchise will recover from this historic collapse.

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