Kyrie Irving Upgraded to Probable for Friday, Because the NBA Injury Report Never Sleeps

The NBA injury report is basically a daily soap opera, and today’s main character is Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving. After battling a mystery illness, the No. 11 has officially been upgraded to probable for Friday’s game.

Underdog NBA dropped the update, which means Mavericks fans can finally exhale and sportsbooks are scrambling to adjust their numbers. A probable tag in the modern NBA usually means the guy is playing unless he accidentally steps on a Lego during morning shootaround.

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Irving being active is the difference between Dallas looking like a legitimate offensive juggernaut and a team desperately trying to manufacture points out of thin air. You do not just replace a starting point guard who can break down any defender in the league with a couple of bench guys and a prayer.

From a betting perspective, this is where the market gets fun. When a star of Irving's caliber shifts from questionable or out to probable, the point spread usually moves a point or two in the Mavericks' direction. It is a perfect reminder that in the NBA, you are not just betting on the teams, you are betting on the immune systems of the guys in the jerseys.

Assuming the illness does not make a miraculous fourth-quarter comeback, expect Irving to be on the floor Friday night. Keep an eye on the final inactive list just in case, but it looks like Dallas is getting its closer back.