The Mavericks are set for the return of one-half of their dynamic backcourt duo. After missing Dallas’ last five games, Kyrie Irving is set to return to the lineup Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Jason Kidd said pregame that Irving would return to the floor vs. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, who has been sidelined since Jan. 1 with a back injury, has been cleared to return for Tuesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets ( 9:30 ET, TNT ). Kyrie Irving (lumbar back sprain) will be AVAILABLE tonight against the Denver Nuggets.

D allas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has missed the last five games due to a lumbar back strain. The eight-time NBA All-Star has appeared in 30 games this season, averaging 24.3 po