Kyrie Irving led the Dallas Mavericks to a 116-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs with 34 points, while Luka Doncic added 27 before exiting due to a neck ιnjury early in the fourth quarter.

Despite Doncic’s departure, the Mavericks managed to secure their sixth consecutive win, ending just before the NBA All-Star break. Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama impressed with 26 points, but his efforts weren’t enough to lift San Antonio, who suffered their eighth loss in nine games.Dallas staged a remarkable comeback after trailing by 15 points early in the game, outscoring the Spurs 15-1 to close the first half. Kyrie Irving showcased his scoring prowess, particularly in the second quarter, leading the Mavericks to victory.Despite a strong start, the Spurs struggled to maintain their performance, shooting poorly for the remainder of the game. Coach Gregg Popovich commended Irving and Doncic for their exceptional play, likening it to that of Hall of Fаme players.Dereck Lively II made a return for the Mavericks after missing seven games, contributing off the bench with eight points and five rebounds. Daniel Gafford, acquired from Washingtоn, secured his second consecutive double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.