The Mavericks got a much-needed win last night defeating Golden State, 111-107, thanks in large part to 43 points from Kyrie Irving. Miami lost in Oklahoma City last night. The Heat were in position to pull off the upset of the West’s top team until they scored just eight points in the 4th quarter. That’s right, eight points.

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Irving’s whatever-it-takes mentality has trickled down to the rest of the team, winners of four of its last five games.

Kyrie Irving scored 42 points and took a charge in the closing seconds while Klay Thompson added 17 against his former team as the undersized Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 111-107

The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Miami Heat in the second of a back-to-back on Thursday night. Dallas earned a competitive 111-107 victory against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, as Kyrie Irving led the way with 42 points.