Kyrie Irving Scores 17 Points in Return After 586-Day Injury Absence

Kyrie Irving scored 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT) with three assists, two rebounds, and zero turnovers across 22 minutes in the Dallas Mavericks' 132-115 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets in Macao. Playing his first game in 586 days after suffering a torn ACL in March 2025, Irving started and converted a reverse layup 10 seconds in. Head coach Dusty May noted regarding Irving's physical return that "there will be no limitations" heading into the season.