# Mavs' Kyrie Irving suffers left knee sprain, shooting free throws before leaving the floor in obvious pain

The Dallas Mavericks have suffered a major setback on Tuesday, as Kyrie Irving, the team's star, had to take time out of the game due to a knee injury.

Irving was forced off the court after a foul during the second quarter of the game, despite the team being down one with just 29 seconds left in the game. The Mavericks, who were going into the third quarter with a 16-6 lead, had to take a 40-second hiatus in order to assist Irving.

Irving’s knee injury has left the Mavericks with a significant hole in their lineup. Dallas is now relying on a mix of Kyrie Irving, Jalen Smith, and Jake Murray as the team continues to find its footing under coach Dirk Nowitzki's guidance.



*The No. 2 Dallas Mavericks take on the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter of the game, after Irving suffered a left knee injury during a foul. —AP News*

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