

Kyrie Irving really lifted his game on the defense game under the guise of Brad Stevens. Whether it was Stevens’ system that lifted his game on that end, or Kyrie individually, we’ll find out next season. Here’s a look at some of his defensive highlights.
Strips Johnson from behind leading to the three on the other end. pic.twitter.com/JLYzAyABq6
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Irving senses an opening where he can grab the steal and he pounces.
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He notices Adebayo is vulnerable with his dribble and makes the most of it. pic.twitter.com/04TsRM0zJ7
Anticipates Layman is going to pass back to Lillard and Irving creates the steal out of it.
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You can see him pressing to Dame almost as soon as Kanter dishes it off. pic.twitter.com/idmTXhsa0V
Makes the smart defensive read by doubling Moore, forcing the turnover in the process. pic.twitter.com/kGrAClX0H5
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Kyrie the rim protector, rejecting Snell’s drive after helping off of Mirotic. pic.twitter.com/fwCKIXjrK9
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Irving utilises Murray’s lack of awareness, swiping the steal from behind. pic.twitter.com/B7JcyUfT5J
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Snags the poor inbounds pass from Ntilikina leading to the easy transition bucket. pic.twitter.com/yVOABD0RAL
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Forcefully rejects Hart on the drive from behind, sending him to the floor in the process. pic.twitter.com/1pN4pXfId9
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