The superstar guard is dealing with an injury that will leave him out indefinitely, making it a crucial stretch. During the stretch without Doncic, players like Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson are going to be crucial.

Kyrie Irving has been downgraded to out for the team’s final game of 2024 because of right shoulder soreness. Monday’s game marks Irving’s fourth absence of the season because of right shoulder soreness. Dallas is 1-2 in games without Irving.

Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving is sitting out of a road game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night due to right shoulder soreness.