Kyrie Irving's Fourth-Quarter Surge Leads Mavericks Over Hawks

Irving scored 16 of his 32 points in the final quarter as Dallas overcame Atlanta despite missing Luka Doncic.

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 129-119, securing their fifth win in six games despite Luka Doncic missing his third consecutive game due to a wrist injury.
Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 32 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, where he hit key shots to seal the victory.
Dallas received significant contributions from role players Jaden Hardy, Naji Marshall, and Spencer Dinwiddie, who combined for 67 points in the absence of Doncic.
Atlanta's Jalen Johnson delivered a strong performance with 28 points and 11 rebounds, while Trae Young recorded 18 points and 16 assists but struggled to lift the Hawks defensively.
The Hawks have now lost four of their last five games and face a challenging two-game series against the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers next.