Irving’s whatever-it-takes mentality has trickled down to the rest of the team, winners of four of its last five games.

Kyrie Irving reflected on the significance of facing Stephen Curry after the Dallas Mavericks' hard-fought victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Dallas Mavericks showcased their resilience, overcoming adversity to secure a 111-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors despite dealing with injuries and the absence of key player Anthony Davis.

Despite missing Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington and Dereck Lively, the Warriors didn't have an answer for Kyrie Irving. Irving caught fire against the Warriors, scoring a game-high 42 points on 15-of-25 shooting from the floor with seven made 3-pointers to go along with seven rebounds in 40 minutes.