Kyrie Irving looked up to the Jumbotron and saw a picture of himself with a congratulatory message: “Congrats Kyrie! 18,000 career points.” It was seconds before the third quarter began, but Irving smiled and crossed his fingers.

Evidently, having key players like Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively sidelined while Kyrie Irving plays through a crucial injury doesn't bode well for the Mavericks' success. While th

The Dallas Mavericks are spending $7,841,363 per win while the Oklahoma City Thunder are spending $4,489,337 per win Oklahoma City had a 42-point lead over Cleveland late in the third quarter. The NBA's best offense beat the NBA's best defense, in a game with 30 lead changes and no double-digit leads.

On the other hand, the Mavericks will have to make due with a 23-21 record unless they turn things around (and fast). Minnesota Timberwolves @ Dallas Mavericks Current Records: Minnesota 22-21, Dallas 23-20 The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking a road trip to face off against the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Dallas Mavericks in this NBA matchup at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday, January 22nd. WATCH: Timberwolves vs