Kyrie Irving returns from 20-month injury layoff with vintage display in Macau
Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days for his return to the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks didn’t keep him waiting any longer for his welcome-back basket.
TL;DR
- Kyrie Irving returned to NBA play after a 20-month layoff due to a torn ACL.
- He scored 17 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 132-115 preseason win against the Houston Rockets in Macau.
- Irving's return basket was a reverse layup on the opening possession of the game.
- Coach Dusty May described Irving as an 'artist' and 'jazz musician' on the court.
- Irving played just under 22 minutes, shooting 6 of 13 from the field and adding three assists and two rebounds.
- He expressed gratitude for his teammates and the opportunity to perform at a high level.
- Irving is very popular in China, and the game in Macau was met with significant crowd support.