Mavericks' Kyrie Irving returns from heel contusion vs. Jazz

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Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving will return Monday night against the Utah Jazz after missing the previous 12 games due to a right heel contusion.

Mavs coach Jason Kidd told reporters in Salt Lake City that Irving would not have a minutes restriction.

Irving sustained the injury on Dec. 8 when teammate Dwight Powell inadvertently fell on him during a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Mavs went 6-6 during the stretch without Irving. Perennial All-Star guard Luka Doncic averaged 38.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 10.5 assists in 39.4 minutes per game during Irving's absence. Doncic sat out two of the losses as the Mavs managed soreness in his left…