On Monday night, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic combined for 42 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 118-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

The duo, playing together for only the 23rd time this season, proved instrumental in breаking the Mavericks’ two-game losing streak. Despite both stars facing ιnjury setbacks, their presence is crucial for the team’s playoff aspirations, as Dallas currently holds the eighth spot in the Western Conference.The Sixers, missing Joel Embiid due to ιnjury, struggled without their two-time scoring champion, dropping to a 4-11 record this season when he’s sidelined.Irving’s impressive third-quarter performance, making 5 of 6 shots and scoring 11 points, shifted the momentum in favor of the Mavericks. Doncic’s go-ahead 3-pointer and Irving’s running jumpers helped Dallas pull away in the second half.The Mavericks dominated the fourth quarter, finishing with a 17-of-43 shooting performance from beyond the arc. Josh Green contributed significantly with 20 points for Dallas, while Kelly Oubre Jr., Tobias Harris, and Tyrese Maxey led the scoring efforts for the Sixers.The victory is pivotal for the Mavericks as they strive for a deep playoff run.