Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving (11) passes the ball against the Toronto Raptors during second-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)