Last night on TNT, in the 2nd game of a NBA doubleheader,
the Cleveland Cavs visited the AT&T Arena to take on the NBA defending
champion San Antonio Spurs. The game had playoff implications written all over
it as both teams competed in a back and forth contest that needed an overtime
period to finalize. The Cleveland Cavs came out victorious thanks to an
extraordinary performance by guard Kyrie Irving who registered a career high 57
points. Shooting 20-32 from the field, Irving's fantastic output included a
huge game tying 3-point basket at the end of regulation. In the overtime period
the Cavs put the stamp on their miraculous effort pulling out the win by the
score of 128-125. They now hold sole position of 2nd place in the NBA Eastern
Conference.
During the 2014 NBA off-season, headlines raved about NBA
superstar LeBron James returning to Cleveland. Though this was the headlining
hype, with Kyrie underdeveloped and uncertainty at the head coach position,
critics held doubtful surmising about just how successful the Cavaliers would
be in 2014.Well contrarily, the 2014 Cavalier season has entailed Irving
showcasing both talent and vitality to the team’s success. How timely of him to
produce this type of offensive game against an elite western conference power.
Irving scorched veteran Tony Parker all night long giving clear indication that
his goals exceed just that of making a few ESPN sports center top play(s)
countdowns. Irving shot over 60% from the field and 100% from behind the arch
going 7-7 from 3 and after last night, Kyrie may have just thrust himself into
the argument around who's the best point guard in the NBA. The only question
now is if he's ready for the post-season.
