Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving discussed the emotions of visiting the Gianna and Kobe Bryant statue before playing the Los Angeles Lakers.

It was the first time he visited the Kobe and Gigi Bryant statues outside Crypto Arena. Irving made the visit during pregame. "It meant everything to me. I needed that before game," Irving said. "I don't know if anybody has dealt with that avoiding feeling,

Irving was fouled by DeMar DeRozan on a drive to the basket and his right foot landed on the foot of the Kings' Jonas Valanciunas. He lost his balance and then landed awkwardly on his left leg,

The Dallas Mavericks are currently in a battle for a spot in the NBA postseason and entered Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings with high stakes, as both