The Mavericks are in choppy waters following the Luka Doncic trade, but Kyrie Irving is doing everything he can to calm the storm.

After spending part of three seasons together as teammates, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic faced off on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dalla

Irving, who has been in exceptional form, will look to build on his momentum when the Mavericks face the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night. Sitting at ninth in the Western Conference, Dallas will aim for a strong finish to secure a direct playoff spot and avoid the play-in tournament.