Kyrie Irving warms up as Mavericks face Rockets in Macao

The guard returns to the court after a 586-day absence.

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45 seconds of straight buckets from Kyrie Irving in Macao 🔥 🏀 NBA China Games 2026 🆚 Mavericks/Rockets ⏰ 6:00am/et 📺 N Via @NBA on X

What happened: Kyrie Irving went through pregame warmups in Macao ahead of the Dallas Mavericks' preseason contest against the Houston Rockets. The guard previously revealed a calf strain delayed his ACL rehabilitation, resulting in a 586-day absence from competitive action.

Why it matters: The matchup serves as the second exhibition between the two franchises in the 2026 NBA China Games. Dallas seeks to respond after Houston secured the opening contest 135-117.

By the numbers: Houston enters as a with an 5 points. The Rockets hold a 9-5 preseason record, while the Mavericks sit at 2-8 and allow 125.0 points per game.

What to watch: The scheduled contest tips off at 6:00 a.m. ET on NBA TV.

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