Sat Jan 04 01:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Mavericks Lose Two All-Stars to Sidelines in Loss to Cleveland
**DALLAS (AP)** — The Dallas Mavericks suffered a blow Friday night as both All-Star guards, Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić, were sidelined for their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The absence of their star backcourt contributed to the team’s recent struggles, having lost three of their last four games.
Irving missed the game due to illness, while Dončić remains out with a strained left calf suffered on Christmas Day against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dončić is scheduled for a re-evaluation later this month. The Mavericks’ losing streak, all on the road, highlights the significant impact the absence of their key players has had on the team’s performance.
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