 Kyrie Irving Makes History: Mavericks vs. Celtics Recap

Dallas Mavericks face Boston Celtics in Massachusetts.

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Kyrie Irving surpasses Kemba Walker on NBA's three-pointers list

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Next target for Irving: Hall of Famer Steve Nash.

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Irving's stats for the evening: 25.9 pts, 5.1 reb, 5.2 ast, 1.3 stl, 49.5% FG, 42.5% 3P

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Dallas Mavericks hold seventh seed in Western Conference with 34-25 record.

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Mavericks recent performance: 8-2 in last ten games, defeated Toronto Raptors 136-125.

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Irving's performance against Raptors: 29 pts, 1 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk, 11/20 FG, 2/6 3P.

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Mavericks to face Philadelphia 76ers next in Dallas.

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Irving, drafted in 2011, in 12th NBA season, previously with Nets, Celtics, Cavaliers.

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Irving's career averages: 23.5 pts, 4.0 reb, 5.7 ast, 1.3 stl, 47.3% FG, 39.3% 3P.

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