The Dallas Mavericks enter the final game before the NBA’s annual All-Star break with a bevy of names on the injury report. The shorthanded Mavericks have ruled out Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson for Thursday’s game against the Miami Heat — the second night of a back-to-back after Wednesday’s win over Golden State.

The Dallas Mavericks have endured an injury-plagued 2024-25 season. In fact, eight players are ruled out due to injury on Thursday against the Miami Heat, including Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson. While speaking to reporters before the game,

Christie started in the Mavericks' two games prior to the All-Star break and averaged 18.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.0 steals over 39.0 minutes per game over that span. Christie and Spencer Dinwiddie will come off the bench Friday due to the returns of Kyrie Irving (shoulder) and Klay Thompson (foot).

The Mavericks will try to harness that momentum again when they face the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Playing without Anthony Davis (adductor), Kyrie Irving (shoulder), Klay Thompson (foot),

With Kyrie Irving (shoulder) and Klay Thompson (foot) also receiving questionable tags, Spencer Dinwiddie, Jaden Hardy and Max Christie could all receive increased playing time against Miami.

Klay Thompson used to be on the good side of Setphen Curry's celebration, but on this night, all he could do was stare into space.

Luka Doncic finished with a triple-double, finishing with 19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists, three steals, and two blocks against his former team. But LeBron James led the Lakers with 27 points, followed by Austin Reaves with 20. Rui Hachimura with 15 points was the other Laker in double figures.

Luka Doncic will deny he was out for revenge, but you know this had to feel good. The Lakers took charge in the final minutes and won 107-99. Doncic had a triple-double with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists.