Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives to the basket as Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving (11) is defended by Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving, left, shoots as Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)