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Kyrie Irving Reacts To Mavericks Going 1-4 In Last 5 Games

Kyrie Irving still believes that the Mavericks can be a threat despite sliding to 1-4 in their last five games.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Mar 4, 2024
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The Dallas Mavericks were one of the hottest teams in the NBA before the All-Star break but have significantly cooled down since. They lost their fourth game in their last five by losing 116-120 to a Joel Embiid-less 76ers at home. Kyrie Irving is not overreacting to the current cold spell, telling fans at home the team is going to be ok.  

“We’re going to be okay, that’s for everybody that’s watching at home. We’re going to be okay. We gotta trust that we’ll be able to put the work in necessary to get us these wins. We’ve shown it before.” 

Irving also got real on the team’s poor form right now and the worry that they could fall apart in the second half of the season like they did last year and miss the playoffs.

“We took a bit of a dip in the last few games, some tough losses on the road… We have to take accountability for that as players… No more excuses. We got 20-something games left. We know the positioning we’re in right now, we know what happened last year when we didn’t make it. We know what it’s like to fail miserably… There’s no excuses.”

Kyrie Irving: “We’re going to be okay, that’s for everybody that’s watching at home. We’re going to be okay. We gotta trust that we’ll be able to put the work in necessary to get us these wins… No more excuses. We got 20 something games left. We know the positioning we’re in…” pic.twitter.com/6OEcZygoMO

— Landon Thomas (@sixfivelando) March 3, 2024

Kyrie had a strong performance with 28 points on 50% shooting, but his cold start to the game set the team on the back foot. Luka Doncic put up a 38-point triple-double and ended the game as a net positive, but streaks of inconsistency by the likes of Tim Hardaway Jr. drowned Dallas to a point that made a comeback nearly impossible.

The Mavericks have had a tough go of games over the last five games. They lost a game they should have been better in against the Pacers before losing to a miracle Max Strus comeback against the Cavaliers. After taking care of business against the Raptors, the Mavs have fallen to back-to-back losses against the Celtics and now the 76ers.


Should The Mavericks Be Worried?

Mavericks fans know how a slide like this in March feels, given what happened to them last season. They were a top-four seed before falling to the bottom of the West in two months. This season, they were anyway hovering around No. 7, so there is no room to go on a losing streak. This stretch has been a shame in terms of results because a lot of the on-court performances are encouraging. 

Dallas looked like the better team towards the end of the 76ers game, effortlessly making a late comeback from down 18 in the fourth quarter but running out of time to complete it. They also outplayed the Cavaliers in that loss before a miracle comeback by Max Strus. Unfortunately, you don’t get wins for how you play if your score is lower at the end of 48 minutes.

As a team, they’re much better than the roster that tanked at the end of last season. This is the ultimate test of Jason Kidd’s coaching ability, as he’s trying to figure out what his best lineups are. Daniel Gafford has seen his role reduced in favor of Maxi Kleber, while Tim Hardaway Jr. has shot the team into the abyss over this stretch of games. Kidd’s lack of adjustment to these scenarios has frustrated fans immensely.

Given the competitiveness in the West, the Mavs should be worried that they’ve fallen two games behind the No. 5-seeded Pelicans. But the team is still looking dangerous and has one of the five-easiest remaining schedules in the NBA.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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