On Friday evening, the Dallas Mavericks are facing off against the Boston Celtics in Massachusetts. Kyrie Irving etched his name in NBA history by surpassing Kemba Walker’s record of 1,670 three-pointers. With this achievement, Kyrie now holds sole possession of 34th place on the all-time three-pointers list.
After surpassing Kemba Walker, Kyrie Irving now has his sights set on the next milestone: Hall of Famer Steve Nash, who currently holds 1,685 three-pointers. Kyrie is inching closer to etching his name even higher in the NBA record books.
Irving entered the evening with impressive averages in 37 games, 25.9 Points, 5.1 Rebounds, 5.2 Assists, 1.3 Steals. His shooting percentages are equally remarkable, 49.5% Field Goal Percentage, 42.5% Three-Point Percentage.
The Dallas Mavericks currently hold the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 34-25 record in 59 games. Their performance this season has been commendable.
In their most recent ten games, they’ve secured 8 wins and 2 losses. Their latest victory was against the Toronto Raptors, where they triumphed with a final score of 136-125.
In a stellar performance, Irving contributed 29 points, secured one rebound, dished out three assists, nabbed two steals, and executed one block. His shooting accuracy was impressive, going 11/20 from the field and 2/6 from beyond the three-point arc. All of this remarkable play unfolded during his 35 minutes on the court.
After their recent victory, the Dallas Mavericks are set to return home and face off against the Philadelphia 76ers. The game will take place on Sunday afternoon at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Kyrie Irving, the top pick in the 2011 NBA Draft from Duke University, is currently in his 12th season in the league.
Kyrie Irving, in addition to his time with the Dallas Mavericks, has also played for several other NBA teams.
The 2016 NBA Champion boasts impressive career statistics, including an average of 23.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Notably, they maintain a 47.3% field goal percentage and a 39.3% three-point shooting accuracy across 708 regular season games.
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