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Kyrie Irving scores 36 points in return to Brooklyn, leads Mavericks to 119-107 win over Nets
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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. - photo by AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 36 points in a dazzling return to Brooklyn exactly one year after he was traded to Dallas, leading the Mavericks to a 119-107 victory over the Nets on Tuesday night. Luka Doncic had 35 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists as the Mavericks' guard tandem took turns hitting some deep 3-pointers in the second half when the Nets were trying to make a run. Doncic quickly shed the mask he began the game with to protect a nasal contusion and just missed his 10th triple-double of the season.