Kyrie Irving left the Dallas Mavericks’ game Monday against Sacramento with a left knee sprain. Irving was injured late in the first quarter, and the Mavs said he would not return. Injured forward Anthony Davis was helping Irving to the locker room before Irving abruptly returned to the floor to take two free throws.

Kyrie Irving suffered a left knee sprain in the first quarter as Dallas hosted the Sacramento Kings. Irving shot free throws with tears rolling down his cheeks before leaving the floor. The Mavs also lost guard Jaden Hardy, who left with a right ankle sprain in the third quarter.