Following another win in the NBA regular season, the Dallas Mavericks are starting to regain momentum, even in the absence of Luka Doncic. Kyrie Irving has been instrumental in keeping the team on course,

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has repeatedly shown the ability to bring out the best in players, especially unheralded role players.

Dallas improved to 4-1 in games where Luka Doncic has not played this year, as Doncic missed the contest due to a right wrist sprain. The Mavs' success despite Doncic's absence has been important, and after the game Kidd explained how Dallas is finding ways to win.