The Dallas Mavericks got one superstar back from injury on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, as Kyrie Irving returned after a five-game absence, but they're still waiting on Luka Doncic's return. He suffered a fairly severe calf strain on Christmas Day against the Minnesota Timberwolves,

With their head amply above water at six games over .500, it’s not as if the reigning Western Conference champion Mavericks were in dire need of a lifeguard. But with six defeats in their last eight games,

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