Kyrie Irving didn’t want to use ‘graphic word’ to describe Mavericks’ absolutely appalling effort vs. Rockets
The Dallas Mavericks suffered an embarrassing 128-110 loss to the Houston Rockets in their 2026-27 regular-season opener Wednesday night, spoiling Kyrie Irving’s highly anticipated return from injury . Following the defeat, the star guard delivered a harsh assessment of his team’s performance, particularly its defensive effort. Speaking with […] The post Kyrie Irving didn’t want to use ‘graphic…
Kyrie Irving, during the Dallas Mavericks' disastrous 128-110 loss to the Houston Rockets on their season debut, expressed his disapproval of using a graphic term to describe his team's performance. The star guard spoke candidly with reporters after the game, acknowledging the team's defensive struggles and poor overall performance.
Irving emphasized that the issues were not limited to one player or himself but rather a collective effort by the team. He felt that the 12 points scored in the second quarter and the 38 points allowed by the Mavericks significantly impacted the outcome of the game. Despite the tough loss, Irving believed that the experience would help the Mavericks grow and develop the necessary chemistry to win games in the future.
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