Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic combine for 82 points in win over 76ers

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The Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic partnership got off to a slow start, but on Thursday the All-Star guard duo had a night to remember.

Irving and Doncic combined to score 82 points to help lift the Dallas Mavericks to a 133-126 comeback win at home over the Philadelphia 76ers. Doncic led the way with 42 points and 12 assists, while Irving racked up 40 points and six assists.

In their six games together since Irving's arrival in Dallas, Irving and Doncic have only managed two wins.

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Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks celebrate in the second half of their game against the Philadelphia 76ers at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Thursday.  (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Their performances marked the first time in Mavs history that a pair of teammates scored at least 40 points each in the same game. That sort of offensive output was certainly something Dallas hoped for after acquiring Irving in a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets last month.

"Like I said last time I was sitting up here, I just had to join the party and just make sure my teammates were going to follow along," Irving said in reference to his remarks earlier in the week when he mentioned that he felt pressure to play well in Dallas. "Luka was ready for the party, I was ready for the party tonight, and it was one of those games tonight where we had some special performances. I'm just grateful that the work translated."

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Doncic seemed to make a concerted effort to get Irving involved