Inconsistency is about the only consistent theme of the Dallas Mavericks’ injury-riddled season. The Mavericks began most of the new year with the task of playing without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

Irving is listed on the injury report as he continues to deal with a lumbar back sprain. Meanwhile, Dereck Lively II (right ankle sprain), Luka Doncic (left calf strain) and Dante Exum (right wrist surgery) are all out for Friday's game. It is worth noting that Mavs head coach Jason Kidd previously said he expects Irving to play on Friday.

Following Tuesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets, Irving spoke in the Mavericks locker room about the injury and prognosis.

Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving has been downgraded to out for Wednesday night's road game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Dallas Mavericks are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, marking Jason Kidd and his squad’s second game in as many nights.

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks took on the OKC Thunder on Friday. Irving had missed the Mavericks' previous game against the New Orleans Pelicans, a 119-116 loss.

The Mavericks will likely be without Kyrie Irving, who initially had planned to play in back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tonight, two teams whose seasons thus far have been devastated by injury will take the court as the Dallas Mavericks travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. These woes will continue into the 7 p.m.

The trickle-down effect of Irving’s return changes the dynamic for Dallas’ backcourt play. Dinwiddie joined Irving in the backcourt and Naji Marshall returned to the bench. Jaden Hardy, who was in the midst of an offensive surge, was the first guard off the bench in Irving’s absence.

Kyrie Irving scored 25 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 106-98 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.

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