Nets' Irving progressing but will miss at least 1 more game

Posted November 29, 2019 6:00 am

The Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, center, jokes with forward Kevin Durant, left, during a timeout against the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has begun working on the court but will miss at least one more game because of an injured right shoulder.

Irving sat out for the eighth straight time Friday. The All-Star watched from the bench as Brooklyn beat the Boston Celtics 112-107.

The Nets hoped he could return for the second part of their home-and-home against his former team but instead ruled him out once more with an impingement. He was at the arena for an evaluation and coach Kenny Atkinson said afterward that Irving has started shooting, though not participating in any workouts with contact.

Atkinson said Irving would miss the Nets' game Sunday against Miami and the team will see how he is progressing next week.

Irving averaged a team-high 28.5 points in 11 games before he was hurt.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, left, talks with Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker after their NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in New York. The Nets won 112-107. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) The Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in New York. The Nets won 112-107. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) The Associated Press

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