NEW DELHI:
Dallas Mavericks
guard
Kyrie Irving
will be sidelined for Friday's matchup against the
Atlanta Hawks
, as confirmed by the team. Irving is nursing a sprained right thumb, an injury he sustained during Dallas' recent 119-110 loss to the
Boston Celtics
. The eight-time All-Star also missed the Mavericks' previous game, a 132-109 defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Suns.
Irving, 31, has been a key contributor for the Mavericks this season, boasting averages of 25.2 points, 5.3 assists, and 5.1 rebounds in 27 games, all of which he started.
The guard, known for his scoring prowess and ball-handling skills, has played for several teams throughout his career, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, and his current team, the Dallas Mavericks.
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks are dealing with their own injury concerns, particularly regarding their star guard
Trae Young
. The 25-year-old, who leads the team in scoring with an impressive 26.9 points per game and facilitates the offense with 10.8 assists, has been placed in concussion protocol.
Young missed the last two games following the team's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, during which he entered concussion protocol after an injury.
Young's availability for the game against the Mavericks is listed as questionable. The Hawks will hope to have their primary playmaker back on the court, considering his significant impact on both scoring and playmaking. Young, a dynamic guard, boasts career averages of 25.6 points, 9.5 assists, and 3.6 rebounds in 392 career games, all of which he started, with the Atlanta Hawks.
(Inputs from Reuters)
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