T he Dallas Mavericks suffered a 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Yet, no one cared as much about the result of the game as what happened during it. Kyrie Irvi

The Dallas Mavericks concluded the three-game homestand against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. The game was the first of several meaningful games coming up, and Klay Thompson described it as a must-win game.

Kyrie Irving's left knee bent back awkwardly as he tried to go up for a layup, and he had to be helped off the floor.