Kyrie Irving didn’t want to use ‘graphic word’ to describe Mavericks’ absolutely appalling effort vs. Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks suffered an embarrassing 128-110 loss to the Houston Rockets in their 2026-27 regular-season opener Wednesday night, spoiling Kyrie Irving’s highly anticipated return from injury. Following the defeat, the star guard delivered a harsh assessment of his team’s performance, particularly its defensive effort. Speaking with reporters after the game, Irving acknowledged Dallas’ struggles […] The post Kyrie Irving didn’t want to use ‘graphic word’ to describe Mavericks’ absolutely appalling effort vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.