Kyrie Irving gives verdict on playing with Luka Doncic following Wizards win

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Dallas Mavericks faced Washington Wizards in the NBA on Monday and celebrated a 112-104 win.

Currently, Mavs are on a 5 game winning run and are 8th in in Western Conference with a 31-23 run.

During the game, both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving recorded 26 points, while Daniel Gafford had 16 points vs Wizards.

Luka Doncic tonight:
26 PTS, 11 REB, 15 AST, 2 BLK, 50% FG

Kyrie Irving tonight:
26 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 2 BLK, 52% FG

Daniel Gafford tonight:
16 PTS, 17 REB, 2 AST, 5 BLK, 53% FG

5 straight wins for the Mavs. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5CM6YuUORa

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 13, 2024

Following the win, Irving shared his thoughts on how it is like playing alongside Doncic.

“It just eases a lot of the pressure. When you have somebody that is commanding double team all the time, you’re able to space out on the weak side and get some open looks,” he said.

Kyrie Irving on playing with Luka Doncic:

“It just eases a lot of the pressure. When you have somebody that is commanding double team all the time, you’re able to space out on the weak side and get some open looks.” pic.twitter.com/VflDLLgJY7

— Noah Weber (@noahweber00) February 13, 2024