Evidently, having key players like Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively sidelined while Kyrie Irving plays through a crucial injury doesn't bode well for the Mavericks' success. While th

The shorthanded Mavericks converted on just 6 of 24 from beyond the arc. Irving led the way with 38 points and nine assists, and PJ Washington added a season-high 28 points and eight rebounds on 11 of 20 from the field. Daniel Gafford was the only other double-digit scorer for the Mavericks with a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds.

The 32-year-old doesn’t anticipate he’ll need surgery. He said he will “most likely” be available to play Wednesday in New Orleans.