Kyrie Irving is GTD on the injury report (Image via Getty)

Kyrie Irving will be available for tonight’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets. The Mavericks will face the Rockets in an important Western Conference game on January 1, 2025 at the Toyota Center in Houston. The game, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST, offers the Mavericks a chance to reverse their recent decline despite missing several key players.
Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson have been cleared to return for today’s game. Irving returns after recovering from a right shoulder ailment, greatly increasing the team’s chances. Klay Thompson’s availability after a recent absence due to illness is consistent with Irving’s comeback. “The return of Irving and Thompson gives us more offensive firepower and experienced leadership on the field,” an organization representative said.
However, the Mavericks continue to struggle with several key losses. Star player Luka Doncic is currently out due to left leg problems and Dante Exum is out due to right wrist surgery. Dereck Lively II’s condition is still unknown due to a bruised left hip, and Naji Marshall’s suspension will also prevent him from playing for the club.

Is Kyrie Irving playing tonight? (Image via AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Despite their recent setbacks, the Mavericks are still in fourth place in the Western Conference with a record of 20-13 heading into today’s game against Klay Thompson and Co. Their most recent loss, 110-100 against the Sacramento Kings on December 30, 2024, was her fifth in the last ten games and her second in a row.
“We have to maintain our competitive advantage even in adverse situations,” emphasized the team’s head coach after the recent defeat against the Kings. “Every game in the Western Conference counts and we are focused on getting back to winning ways.”
When the Mavericks play the Rockets, they will have an opportunity to showcase their overall depth and strength on the court. According to basketball experts, the team’s ability to adapt without Doncic while integrating returning players will determine how well it performs against the Rockets tonight. Kyrie Irving has a lot ahead of him and will need to be at his best to lead the Mavericks to victory.
This game is crucial for the Dallas Mavericks as they look to address their personnel issues and maintain their commanding lead in the Western Conference standings. The outcome could impact their conference standing and the tone of their next schedule as the season progresses.
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When and where can you watch Dallas Mavericks play Houston Rockets tonight? (January 1, 2025)

With SCHN and KFAA broadcasting the game, fans have multiple ways to watch the action. NBA League Pass and Fubo TV offer live streaming for those who prefer digital media.