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The Boston Celtics will be without Kyrie Irving for the second consecutive game on Friday when they take on the Dallas Mavericks, the team announced on Thursday.
Irving, who suffered two scratched eyes against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, missed Wednesday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves with inflammation in his left eye. Brad Stevens said his right eye — the initial concern — was feeling better the day prior, and Danny Ainge said he expects Irving back soon in a radio appearance on Thursday.