Following the Mavericks' fourth defeat in the past five games, head coach Jason Kidd met with the media where he addressed Irving's injury. Kidd called the ailment 'unlucky' as he spoke about the injuries that are piling up across the roster.

The Sacramento Kings on Monday secured their second-longest winning streak of the season. The run of victories extended to four after the Kings took care of the shorthanded Mavericks, whose season took another disastrous turn when Kyrie Irving’s left leg landed awkwardly on a drive to the basket late in the first quarter.