Dallas Mavericks fans are witnessing a tough start to the season. Despite Luka Doncic's impressive performance in LA, the team is struggling to stay competitive in the Western Conference. Their recent narrow loss to the New Orleans Pelicans dropped them to last place with a 2-6 record, marking a third straight defeat.
In the midst of this, Kyrie Irving, currently sidelined with an ACL injury, sent a motivational message to the team. On X, he wrote:
Tribe, stay together no matter what.
While focusing on rehab, Irving continues to support and uplift his teammates from the sidelines.
The latest game was a nail-biter, ending 101-99 in favor of the Pelicans. Fans experienced an emotional rollercoaster, standing for almost four minutes at the start until Max Christie ended the tradition with a corner three. They rallied again late in the game, hoping for a comeback.
Before the game, coach Jason Kidd made notable lineup changes. Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since March 2024, and D’Angelo Russell took over the starting point guard spot.
Kyrie Irving’s brief but powerful message highlights unity and resilience as the Dallas Mavericks face a challenging start to the season.