Is Kyrie Irving playing tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers?
Kyrie Irving might miss tonight's game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a foot injury as his availability has not been confirmed yet
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The Dallas Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night and will be without Luka Doncic while Kyrie Irving’s participation is still under doubt. Kyrie has missed the last three games due to a foot injury.
Kyrie was signed by Dallas during the trade deadline this season and has proven to be a solid addition to the roster despite a sluggish string of results.
NBA Fantasy players are patiently waiting for an update on Kyrie’s condition, as he is a go-to player on any fantasy team. The Dallas Mavericks will also look to get Irving back as soon as possible, as they have lost two of their last three games and slipped to the 8th seed in the Western Conference. The Mavs have just 12 games left this season and will need to use all their resources to secure a playoff berth.
Is Kyrie Irving playing tonight?
Despite participating in an entire practice session on Thursday, Kyrie Irving is listed as questionable tonight. The Australian point guard picked up the foot injury during a training session, just like his old teammate Kevin Durant. The Mavericks have had mixed results with Kyrie and Luka as a pair, with dominant wins and embarrassing losses.
However, in the two games Kyrie has played without Luka, he has managed to hold his own, and the Mavs won both those games earlier this season. Kyrie faced the Lakers with Luka Doncic when they suffered the loss while giving up a 28-point lead. Kyrie shot poorly from the field that game and might not take too many shots if he does play on return from his injury.
Where is Kyrie Irving playing?
Kyrie Irving entered the league as the #1 pick point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers and has since evolved into a dual guard. Kyrie can also play shooting guard and has been for the Mavericks this season when Luka is on the floor. Luka brings the ball up the court to look for Kyrie off a screen for a three or an open lane to drive into for a layup.
Kyrie Irving’s game evolves around elite handles that can bamboozle any defender and an efficient jump shot inside and beyond the arc. However, Irving’s play highlights his circus layups, which he manages to make despite contact. Kyrie will play point guard tonight for the Mavericks if he features, as Luka Doncic has been ruled out for the night.
Kyrie Irving’s fantasy updates and predictions
NBA Fantasy players will hope Kyrie does feature tonight against the Lakers, as he has been in sublime form this season. Irving was an all-star starter on Brooklyn for the first half of the season and translated that form in Dallas. Irving is averaging 48.5 fantasy points per game this season and is amongst the top 10 most selected players in his position.
Kyrie has had a stellar career but manages to annoy every team he plays with by the time he leaves. His time at the Brooklyn Nets was looked back as a disappointment considering they had three former MVP’S and did not manage to make the conference finals. Kyrie is an NBA champion and will look to add to that tally in his time in Dallas, along with a young superstar like Luka.
Kyrie Irving alternative picks for your fantasy team
NBA Fantasy players will be looking for a replacement in case Kyrie does not feature, and here are some options. Stephen Curry will take on the Atlanta Hawks tonight after dropping 50 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Over the past few games, Curry has been on a hot streak, offensively and defensively, making him a solid pick for a fantasy squad.
The league leader in assists and Kyrie’s former teammate James Harden is a good pick too. Harden is averaging 50.5 fantasy points this season after forming a dominating duo in Philadelphia with Joel Embiid. James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers take in the losing Charlotte Hornets, and James will look to put on a show. Harden got 28 points and 12 rebounds in his last outing, making him a no-brainer as a fantasy team replacement.
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