Irving entered the night just three points shy of the threshold with 17,997 career points. After a pair of free throws, he maneuvered into the paint and connected on a midrange jumper at the 7:17 mark of the first quarter. He finished with 38 points despite another loss for the injury-riddled Mavericks.

On Wednesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks played the Minneosta Timberwolves in Texas. The Mavs lost by a score of 115-114. Despite the loss, Kyrie Irving exploded for 36 points, four rebounds and nine assists while shooting 12/21 from the field and 4/11 from the three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.

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On the other hand, the Mavericks will have to make due with a 23-21 record unless they turn things around (and fast). Minnesota Timberwolves @ Dallas Mavericks Current Records: Minnesota 22-21, Dallas 23-20 The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking a road trip to face off against the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (22-21) and Dallas Mavericks (23-20) will face off on Wednesday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center.

Lively -- who is expected to be out 2-3 months -- had missed three games with what was listed as an ankle sprain

The Dallas Mavericks have been dealt another brutal injury blow. Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has sustained a right ankle stress fracture and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the team announced on Wednesday.