Kyrie Irving stepped up as the superhero to lead the Dallas Mavericks to victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He scored 30 points, second only to Luka Dončić's 33, despite tough defense from Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns.
The Mavericks acquired Irving in February 2023, a move that proved successful as he effectively replaced Jalen Brunson. Irving's performance has been crucial for Dallas in the playoffs, proving his worth alongside Dončić as a top-tier second option.