Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks has been sidelined for the game against the New Orleans Pelicans, who will also be without Zion Williamson. Both players faced back-to-back games after recent injuries and have been deemed unfit to play. Irving is recovering from a back issue, while Williamson deals with a left hamstring strain.
The Mavericks have struggled in the absence of their leading scorers, having previously played seven games without both Irving and Luka Doncic, who is missing due to a left calf strain. Dallas recorded a disappointing 2-5 record in those outings.
In the recent loss to Denver, Irving managed to score 11 points in 30 minutes. Additionally, center Dereck Lively is also out with a sprained right ankle. Conversely, Williamson had a productive performance in the Pelicans' previous game, scoring 21 points alongside nine assists and seven rebounds against Chicago. However, the Pelicans will be missing three of their starters, including Brandon Ingram and Herb Jones, due to injuries.
