WATCH: “240-pound man landing directly on the leg” – Kyrie Irving’s BRUTAL injury against Blazers has fans praying for superstar’s health

Kyrie Irving injured by Dwight Powell during the Dallas Mavericks' away victory against the Portland Trail Blazers

WATCH: “240-pound man landing directly on the leg” – Kyrie Irving’s BRUTAL injury against Blazers has fans praying for superstar’s health

Dwight Powell falls on Kyrie Irving's leg(screengrab via BleacherReport/X)

In the Dallas Mavericks game against the Portland Trail Blazers, an accident unfolded as Kyrie Irving became entangled when his teammate Dwight Powell awkwardly landed on his leg. While Powell attempted an offensive rebound, his foot collided with Irving’s shoulder, leading to a loss of balance.

Following the Maverick Dallas’ medical team’s attention, Irving rose, took a couple of free throws, and was subsequently deemed unfit to continue. Contrary to the Trail Blazer’s announcer, who declared Irving had left in a wheelchair, his coach as well as teammate debunked this narrative.

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Concluding the game after only 13 minutes, Kyrie Irving amassed 11 points, two rebounds, and two assists. The Mavericks secured a victory, with Luka Doncic and Dante Exum contributing 32 and 23 points, respectively. Currently, the Mavericks sit third in the Western Conference standings.

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Irving has established a strong partnership with Doncic after joining the team last season. Presently, he maintains an average of 23 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game, with an FG% of 47.1 for the season.

Kyrie Irving’s freak injury worries fans

A freak injury limited Kyrie Irving’s playing time to just 13 minutes in his team’s triumph over the Trail Blazers. The nature of the injury, coupled with rumors of him being wheeled out in a wheelchair, stirred concerns among Maverick fans and sports lovers alike.

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Screenshot of the freak injury sustained by Kyrie Irving (via X)

Worried fans took to the popular social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their concerns about the injury:

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Fortunately for Irving and Mavericks fans, Coach Jason of the Mavericks refuted rumors about the severity of the injury, expressing optimism that the forthcoming scans would yield positive results.

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