The Lakers got crushed by the shorthanded Mavericks on Tuesday night and their fans can't believe the performance.

The Dallas Mavericks will be without star guard Kyrie Irving for the next few weeks. Irving suffered a bulging disc in his back and will miss at least one to two weeks. However, there is optimism that he will be able to return after undergoing treatment. NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN reported the news.

Luka Doncic's injury has brought uncertainty to the Dallas Mavericks' future. However, things look to be trending in the right direction after Doncic's latest update.

The Dallas Mavericks' recent slide down the standings will likely continue with Kyrie Irving joining Luka Doncic on the injury list with a lumbar strain.

Luka Doncic's injury has left the Dallas Mavericks in a grave position. The team is struggling to get a "W" in the absence of the star guard and have lost five games in a row.

The Dallas Mavericks prepare to face the Los Angeles Lakers on January 7, 2025, but will be without key players due to injuries. Luka Doncic is out with a left calf strain, and Kyrie Irving is sidelined with a bulging disc.