Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expressed happiness at seeing Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving return to the court after a one-year absence, as the two teams met on October 28, 2026, at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Gilgeous-Alexander and Irving faced off during the first quarter of the game, with Gilgeous-Alexander shooting while Irving defended. The matchup marked Irving's first appearance against the Thunder since his return.
