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The Paterfamilias
2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24 points on 58+% TS, 5 Assists to 2 Turnovers
Updated: May 26th
In his 13 playoff games, Kyrie now scored 20+ in all but two. Lue and the Big Three have seemingly figured out how to get all of them playing at an extremely high level at the same time.
Kyrie continues to be a nightmare for defenses when he is picking his spots and controlling tempo.
Original post: May 13th:
Kyrie is the leading scorer on a loaded Cavs roster through two rounds on scorching splits of 48% FG, 54% 3PT(!), 81% FT.
Meanwhile, his 3.38 assist-to-turnover ratio is tops in the playoffs among players getting at least 30 minutes a night.
Should be interesting to see if he can keep it going in the next round. Both Miami and Toronto present interesting matchups, but he's playing at such a high level and within the flow of the offense, it would be surprising to see him not maintain his elite playing level.
Kyrie has always been an amazing talent, but the one thing he has struggled with in his young career is sometimes trying to force his will. Sometimes, it is best to let things come to you.
That is why his play has been so encouraging. His skill and talent level were always there. In these playoffs, he's displaying an incredible basketball IQ and doing all of that damage within the confines of the system Lue has put in place.
And, his effort and intensity defensively hasn't wavered. He may still get beaten occasionally, but it isn't for a lack of effort. It's because there are a lot of damn good PGs in this league.
The way he and KLove are playing takes so much stress off of LBJ, he hasn't really even needed to exert himself much through the first two series. All very positive signs for the remainder of these playoffs and going forward.
It feels like Kyrie has grown up quite a bit this postseason.
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Re: 2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24.4 points on 60% TS, 5.5 Assists to 1.6 Turnovers
Means nothing unless he does it in the Finals.
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The Paterfamilias
Re: 2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24.4 points on 60% TS, 5.5 Assists to 1.6 Turnovers
Originally Posted by Ben Simmons
Means nothing unless he does it in the Finals.
The guy just turned 24. It means quite a lot, actually.
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XXL
Re: 2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24.4 points on 60% TS, 5.5 Assists to 1.6 Turnovers
He's really been playing well
Great balance between him and LeBron
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NBA Superstar
Re: 2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24.4 points on 60% TS, 5.5 Assists to 1.6 Turnovers
Hes been their best offensive player two straight years now
Kyrie and Love take it to another level in the playoffs. Kevin Love still is undefeated in the playoffs
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Re: 2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24.4 points on 60% TS, 5.5 Assists to 1.6 Turnovers
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Big city dreaming
Re: 2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24.4 points on 60% TS, 5.5 Assists to 1.6 Turnovers
He's been awesome these playoffs. His three point shot is looking lovely now. He's playing within the offense and did a great job shutting down Jeff teague
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History made 2016
Re: 2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24.4 points on 60% TS, 5.5 Assists to 1.6 Turnovers
Ya I pointed out in another thread that he is the only player capable of out currying curry the other day and made some random Knicks fan catch some feelings lol. KI has been playing great.
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Trust the process.
Re: 2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24.4 points on 60% TS, 5.5 Assists to 1.6 Turnovers
He's finally applying his ability to get others open looks due his handles and driving and it's been a thing of beauty.
He still overdribbles way to much sometimes but he's still growing, give him time.
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I hit open 5-foot jumpshots with ease
Re: 2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24.4 points on 60% TS, 5.5 Assists to 1.6 Turnovers
Possible finals mvp if cavs win? What would he have to put up/do
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Re: 2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24.4 points on 60% TS, 5.5 Assists to 1.6 Turnovers
Best Cavs player since Mark Price.
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History made 2016
Re: 2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24.4 points on 60% TS, 5.5 Assists to 1.6 Turnovers
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Heat Nation
Re: 2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24.4 points on 60% TS, 5.5 Assists to 1.6 Turnovers
Originally Posted by RedBlackAttack
The guy just turned 24. It means quite a lot, actually.
Absolutely. This forum has some retarded thinking.
Any player putting up great numbers at any point of the playoffs is something worth discussing. Its the playoffs ffs.
Kyries been beasting, and if they do make the finals he will need to continue this hot shooting and agressivness to try to match WB or Curry somewhat.
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All For *One* For All
Re: 2015-16 Playoffs: Kyrie Irving - 24.4 points on 60% TS, 5.5 Assists to 1.6 Turnovers
I hope he proves me wrong, but as I've said I think he's going to hurt us in the playoffs with his 1-on-1 ball. Especially if we play the Warriors.
So far he's been a great surprise me to me.
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