
Dec 25, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) controls the ball during overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
To coincide with the 2019-20 Season Preview for Kyrie Irving on the Brooklyn Buzz, I’m gonna look at some of his best performances from last season. Here’s a breakdown of his game against the Sixers.
Reads that Tatum has a head start in the open court so calls for the ball from Morris so he can hit him with the go-ahead pass. pic.twitter.com/QAqnVBoGYf
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How's the dexterity with the off hand? pic.twitter.com/sr14p26l11
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Fakes the call to Tatum which gives him an opening. Theis nails the screen to give him the room to hit the running three. pic.twitter.com/M9WZrrvqy6
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Irving makes use of the fact the Sixers aren’t set on defense and uses his speed and dribble for the easy driving layup. pic.twitter.com/x12zoBIYfx
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Another quality screen from Theis leads to an in-rhythm three. pic.twitter.com/rM0WgyKDwd
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Feigns the pass but was always going to take the shot. The pass may not have been perfect from Brown but the Irving finish made the play look pretty. pic.twitter.com/GeWMy56Ay9
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His chemistry with Theis in this game was so on point. The big man gives him the slither of space to get past Simmons and hit the jumper. pic.twitter.com/dWs6obPfzr
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Ummm… how? pic.twitter.com/7DQLiOqjgb
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All he needs is the tiniest bit of space to get his shot off, which Horford gives him and he hits the clutch three-pointer. pic.twitter.com/eRErGH1c2V
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He wants the ball, wants the moment. Stops on a dime, and bangs in the shot. Clutch. pic.twitter.com/XVciahaanw
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