No Luka.
And now, no Kyrie.
The Mavericks’ horrific stretch of bad luck worsened Monday when Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, according to multiple reports.
Dallas, after making the controversial decision to trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, is now without its two biggest stars in Irving and Davis while Doncic is leading the resurgent Lakers.
Davis, who got hurt in his Dallas debut, is expected to return this season, but the Mavericks may have a tough time making the playoffs among a crowded Western Conference landscape.
The timing on this injury also could affect Irving’s availability heading into next season.
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