As urgent as it might be for Dallas to course-correct and level out their record, getting Irving and Doncic both 100% healthy is far more important than a few games in November. T

Irving has been a consistent source of offense for the Mavericks. He’s averaging 25.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists. He’s also averaging a career-high in 3-point percentage (55.2%), which currently ranks fifth in the NBA. He’s made 32-of-58 from beyond the arc. His 58 attempts are the most of anyone in the top 10.

They made tough shots,” Kyrie Irving says of the Rockets. “You can tell this team has grown since last year. They hold each other very accountable.”