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Kyrie leads Mavs to victory over Clippers

LOS ANGELES: Kyrie Irving scored 24 points in his Dallas debut and the Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 110-104 on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

The eight-time All-Star was traded to the Mavs on Sunday from the Brooklyn Nets. He was part of a 13-0 spurt early in the game, scoring eight points on a jumper and back-to-back 3-pointers.

PROMISING DEBUT Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (right) shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (left) defends along with center Ivica Zubac during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 (February 9, in Manila), in Los Angeles. AP PHOTO