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Kyrie Irving is back and looking like his old self, nearly 18 months after tearing his ACL — and the Mavericks are riding the wave of his return. At 34, questions lingered about his speed and agility post-injury, but Michael Porter Jr. says he’s still a silky-smooth scorer who dominates the paint. While his minutes before the injury may have contributed to the tear, the team is now smartly managing his load — possibly resting him in back-to-backs early on unless playoff push looms. With Dallas projected just outside the postseason picture, Kyrie’s role as a playmaker and off-ball threat is vital, especially as he integrates with new talent like Cooper Flagg. If the Mavericks stumble down the stretch, Kyrie’s future in Dallas could be up for debate — but for now, everyone’s focused on watching him reclaim his elite form.

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