After a fierce battle, Kyrie Irving nearly changed from a hero to a villain in the Dallas Mavericks’ 109-108 road victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Irving scored seven points in the first three quarters before dishing up thirteen in the last. However, Irving almost cost his side the match. With 1:44 left, Dallas was behind 106-103, and Rudy Gobert had fouled the electrifying point guard.
The team’s most remarkable free throw shooter missed both his tries from the 4.5-meter line, leaving the Dallas bench stunned. The hosts’ lead increased to 108-103 as Anthony Edwards converted both shots on the next possession, compounding the squandered opportunities.
Following the match, Kyrie Irving spoke with reporters and said, “Dad I’m sorry, I’ll make the next ones.”
Irving made amends for himself by making a 23-foot jumper to score 108-106. Just after Irving’s shot, Luka Doncic’s step-back jumper over Rudy Gobert put Dallas in the lead 109-108. In an attempt to rally the Minnesota Timberwolves, Naz Reid missed a desperate three-pointer, which allowed the Mavericks to win.
When Kyrie Irving Missed Two Free Throws, Jason Kidd Barely Shown Any Emotion
When Kyrie Irving missed two free throws in the final moments of Game 2, Jason Kidd scarcely seemed to care. According to NBA.com, Irving makes 86.4% of his jumpers from that range postseason. However, against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he only makes 72.7%. Everyone responded to the unsuccessful attempts except the Dallas Mavericks coach.
Jason Kidd gave Irving an excellent jab to remind everyone how close they were to winning 1-1. In a huddle following the game, he assembled his team and declared: “Alright, free throws on 3.” At the aforementioned get-together, Kyrie Irving couldn’t contain his laughter despite Kidd’s encouragement.
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Like the other team members, Luka Doncic watched in merriment. Kidd reminds us that little things might make the difference in the series, and the Mavericks will play home to Games 3 and 4. He promised his father not to miss any more free throws, so he accepted the taunts gracefully.
