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Kyrie Irving makes immediate impact in return: ‘I was dreaming about how that would go’

Kyrie Irving waited more than 19 months for this. Then he scored on the Mavericks’ first possession. Irving returned Sunday after missing all of last season while recovering from a torn left ACL and finished with 17 points, three assists…

By Sam Amico · Hoopswire

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 6:30 PM

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Kyrie Irving returned from a torn ACL to score 17 points in Dallas' 132-115 win over Houston.
Irving played 22 minutes and recorded three assists and two rebounds after missing over 19 months.
Mavericks coach Dusty May admitted Irving's performance exceeded his expectations.

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Kyrie Irving returned to the Dallas Mavericks after missing over 19 months with a torn left ACL, scoring 17 points in a 132-115 victory against the Houston Rockets. Playing 22 minutes on Sunday, the guard also recorded three assists and two rebounds, opening the game with a reverse layup on the opening possession.

New Mavericks head coach Dusty May praised Irving's performance, admitting the veteran exceeded expectations and describing him as an artist on the court. Irving also expressed excitement about working with second-year player Cooper Flagg, highlighting his two-way ability and leadership growth.

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Kyrie Irving makes immediate impact in return: ‘I was dreaming about how that would go’

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