In the Western Conference finals, Kendrick Perkins gave Kyrie Irving high marks for his contribution to the Dallas Mavericks’ Game 3 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Irving was a vital member of the Mavericks’ attack with standout player Luka Doncic, helping them take a 3-0 series lead.
As per the stats on NBA.com, in Game 3, Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points. Along with his seven rebounds, five assists, and five steals, Doncic added three rebounds and four assists from Irving. Irving, a former colleague of Perkins’s with the Cleveland Cavaliers, has shown leadership with the Mavericks, and Perkins praised that.
Kendrick Perkins posted on X: “Kyrie has a personal handshake with the whole organization. His team his leadership. He wants that Chip bad.”
Kyrie Irving shakes hands personally with his teammates and other members of the Mavericks organization. Following their triumph in Game 2, the team posted a short social media clip emphasizing this. In an interview with Inside the NBA following Game 1, Irving discussed how, as a veteran, he leads the Mavericks.
Luka Doncic Also Commended Kyrie Irving After Taking 3–0 Lead
Luka Doncic has been the Dallas Mavericks’ most consistent player in the first half of games this season, with Kyrie Irving frequently stepping in as the team’s closer.
Kyrie Irving scored 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting with a plus-minus of +9 and 13 points on 4-of-5 shooting with a plus-minus of +8 in the last two quarters of the Western Conference finals.
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Several Mavericks players, including the Irving-Doncic duo, contributed to the Game 3 victory. Derrick Jones Jr. finished with 11 points and three three-pointers, while PJ Washington scored 16 points and pulled eight rebounds.
Dallas is well-positioned to win the series and can do it. If they win the next game at home, they will advance to the championship game.
