Kyrie Irving Out, Luka Dončić Questionable for Mavericks' Crucial Game Against Pistons

The Dallas Mavericks face a pivotal matchup as they aim for a higher seed in the Western Conference playoffs, contending with key player injuries.

Kyrie Irving will miss the Mavericks' regular-season home finale against the Pistons due to left hamstring soreness, ending his 31-game streak.
Luka Dončić, the NBA scoring leader, is listed as questionable with left ankle soreness, adding uncertainty to the Mavericks' lineup.
The Mavericks are currently fifth in the Western Conference, with a chance to claim the No. 4 seed and home-court advantage if they win their last two games and the Clippers lose theirs.
Dallas has won five consecutive games and 12 of their last 13, demonstrating strong form as the regular season concludes.
Despite injuries, Irving has been a key player for the Mavericks, averaging 25.6 points per game when available this season.