Kyrie Irving reflected on the significance of facing Stephen Curry after the Dallas Mavericks' hard-fought victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Dallas Mavericks showcased their resilience, overcoming adversity to secure a 111-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors despite dealing with injuries and the absence of key player Anthony Davis.

SAN FRANCISCO — Kyrie Irving fielded questions from reporters Saturday afternoon during the NBA’s All-Star Media Day. Here’s a brief transcript of what the Dallas Mavericks star said. Irving’s answers have been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Stephen Curry scored 30 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-102. The Warriors have won five of six and improved to 5-1 since trading for Jimmy Butler, who made his home debut and finished with 8 points.