Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd took issue Wednesday with media speculation that Kyrie Irving’s heavy workload over the last month led to the nine-time All-Star’s season-ending knee injury. Irving tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Monday in the first quarter of a 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings.
Irving tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Monday in the first quarter of a 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Irving was fouled by DeMar DeRozan on a drive to the basket and his right foot landed on the foot of the Kings’ Jonas Valanciunas.
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Yardbarker on MSNMavericks HC Jason Kidd: Kyrie Irving’s injury was a 'freak accident'Kyrie Irving had been taking on a larger workload since Luka Doncic was injured on Christmas Day and ultimately traded, so there was speculation that the increased stress on his body contributed to the season-ending ACL tear he suffered Monday night.
The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by a final score of 122-98 by the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. It was a contest that featured no shortage of injury trouble. Kyrie Irving left in the first quarter with a left knee sprain and did not return.
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