Luka Doncic's Honest Kyrie Irving Statement After Pelicans-Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks were led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving vs. the New Orleans Pelicans.

Nov 6, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first quarter against the Chicago Bulls at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks improved their record to 8-7 after a blowout 132-91 wire-to-wire victory over the injury-riddled New Orleans Pelicans. Mavs star Luka Doncic led all scorers with 26 points on 10/16 shooting, but he received plenty of help from teammates Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, who combined for 37 points on the night. Dallas dominated the interior of the floor, outscoring the Pelicans 66-34 in the restricted area.

After the game, Doncic spoke to the media not only about his team's blowout win in their second NBA Cup game but also about how his teammate Kyrie Irving "amazes him every day."

"I get to see it every day. It still amazes me to this day," Doncic said about his star backcourt mate. "It's unbelievable to watch him do it."

Luka Doncic on how Kyrie Irving can be so efficient at his size:

“It’s simple. Because he’s Kyrie Irving. I get to see it every day. Still amazes me to this day, will still amaze me til the end of days we play together. It’s just unbelievable.” pic.twitter.com/9zqok1ezA4

— Noah Weber (@noahweber00) November 20, 2024

Irving is considered one of the best pound-for-pound guards in NBA history. His ball-handling, shot-making, and creativity are second to none, and paired alongside Doncic, make one of the most feared offensive backcourts in the history of the NBA.

The injury-riddled Pelicans had no answer for the dynamic duo on Tuesday night. New Orleans played without Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, Jordan Hawkins, and Jose Alvarado.

Kai really is THAT guy 🤞 pic.twitter.com/9T56Fm5t5t

— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 20, 2024

Brandon Ingram did his best to keep his team in the game, leading a brief second-half charge that got the Pelicans within 12 points, but they got no further. The 41-point defeat was the largest of the season for the Pelicans.

New Orleans will travel to Cleveland on Wednesday night to face the Cavaliers, while the Mavericks will travel to Denver to face the Nuggets on Friday.

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