Kyrie Irving Made NBA History In Timberwolves-Mavs Game

Kyrie Irving had an excellent performance against the Timberwolves.

Dec 25, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) brings the ball up court against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

On Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Minnesota Timberwovles (at home) by a score of 105-99.

Despite the loss, Kyrie Irving went off for 39 points, four rebounds, two assists and one block while shooting 14/27 from the field and 5/14 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.

The 2016 NBA Champion also made history.

Via NBA on ESPN: "Kyrie notched his third career 35-point game on Christmas Day 👏

He ties LeBron and T-Mac for third-most in NBA history."

Kyrie notched his third career 35-point game on Christmas Day 👏

He ties LeBron and T-Mac for third-most in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/podx6z3QTx

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 25, 2024

Irving continues to have an All-Star type season for Dallas.

The future Hall of Famer is now averaging 24.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 49.1% from the field and 44.4% from the three-point range in 27 games.

Dec 25, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) brings the ball up court against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

After a rough tenure with the Brooklyn Nets, Irving seems to have found a home in Dallas.

Last season, he helped lead the franchise to the NBA Finals for the first time in 13 years (when Dirk Nowitzki was still on the roster).

Via Ball Don't Stop: "Kyrie Irving was deep in his bag against the T-Wolves 🥶 His ability to accelerate and put the brakes on to get a bucket from any angle on the floor is absurd. Smooth and acrobatic even under pressure. Iconic hooper."

Kyrie Irving was deep in his bag against the T-Wolves 🥶 His ability to accelerate and put the brakes on to get a bucket from any angle on the floor is absurd. Smooth and acrobatic even under pressure. Iconic hooper. pic.twitter.com/gHqQ2MK2Ms

— Ball Don't Stop (@balldontstop) December 25, 2024

The Mavs are 19-11 in their first 30 games, which has them as the fourth seed in the Western Conference.

They will play their next game on Friday against the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.