Kyrie Irving returned to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night against the Utah Jazz, having missed the previous twelve games due to an injured right heel. The Mavericks’ coach, Jason Kidd, had stated that Irving would not have his minutes limited. Through 17 games this season, the 31-year-old great has averaged 23 points and five assists. He has struggled to keep healthy, missing 16 games thus far due to various illnesses.

Luka Doncic played for the Mavericks against the Jazz despite having a quad injury.

The Mavericks were defeated the Jazz by an astounding 37 points, 127-90. Dallas supporters expressed their displeasure about it and the lack of chemistry they felt between Irving and Doncic.

“Okay, buddy. I’ll admit it—Luka and Kyrie just don’t work,” a fan commented on X.

Kyrie Irving returned to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night against the Utah Jazz, having missed the previous twelve games due to an injured right heel. The Mavericks’ coach, Jason Kidd, had stated that Irving would not have his minutes limited. Through 17 games this season, the 31-year-old great has averaged 23 points and five assists. He has struggled to keep healthy, missing 16 games thus far due to various illnesses.

Luka Doncic played for the Mavericks against the Jazz despite having a quad injury.

The Mavericks were defeated the Jazz by an astounding 37 points, 127-90. Dallas supporters expressed their displeasure about it and the lack of chemistry they felt between Irving and Doncic.

A fan commented on X. 0 saying, “Alright bruh Luka and Kyrie just don’t work I’ll admit it.”

Due to their infamous home game surrender during the play-in, they were not able to advance to the playoffs the previous season. Concerns over the influence of several elements, such as off-court problems, chemistry, and rhythm, have been highlighted by Doncic’s open dissatisfaction with the team’s performance as well as his personal on-court experience.

Another worry is how injuries may affect both players. Due to their history of injuries, both Irving and Doncic’s availability and capacity to build an on-court rapport are in doubt.

The team’s difficulties may also be attributed to the transition period that two ball-dominant players like Irving and Doncic had to go through in order to create a unified playing style and rhythm.

The lack of a backup ball handler after Jalen Brunson left and Irving’s subsequent role change on the team have also been mentioned as contributing to the success of the combination.