Kyrie Irving, who previously held a perfect 14-0 record in NBA closeout games, experienced his first loss in such a game as the Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4. Irving's performance included shooting 6-18 from the field and committing 4 turnovers. The Mavericks' key players, including Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, and PJ, struggled with their shooting, going a combined 13 of 39 (30.7%). In contrast, the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rudy Gobert shot a combined 24-43 (55.8%), leading to their victory. Despite the loss, the game was closely contested, ending with a 5-point margin. Lively did not play.
Luka, Kyrie and PJ shot 16-52 (30.7%). Ant, Kat and Rudy shot 24-43 (55.8%). Lively didn’t play. It was a 5-point game. I think the Mavs will be just fine but Kyrie and Luka have to be better.
In a closeout game at home, Luka and Kyrie combined to go 13 of 39. That's mostly why the TWolves won.
Kyrie Irving (6-18 FG, 4 TO) in Game 4 https://t.co/250ypZpD1q
Kyrie Irving loses a closeout game for the first time in his NBA career 😳 He is now 14-1 in closeout games. https://t.co/mvs7wevcU1
Kyrie Irving just lost his first closeout game. He was 14-0 before tonight. https://t.co/6K62PfhYvR
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14-1 For the first time in Kyrie Irving's career, he has lost a closeout game. More ⤵️ https://t.co/52IxdETJ8r https://t.co/Plc4bhllBx
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Kyrie Irving has the best record in NBA history in closeout games (14-0). Can he keep that streak alive tonight? 👀 Follow along for all of our Mavericks-Timberwolves Game 4 updates ⤵️ https://t.co/52IxdETJ8r https://t.co/Jr3b2pxVWm
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Kyrie Irving is 14-0 in close out games. 🤯 Will he have a big night for the Mavericks (-120) in Game 4? 👀 https://t.co/bXwMq3cRob