By HoopsHype | January 18, 2025
Kyrie Irving, returning after a one-game absence due to a back sprain, delivered a strong performance with 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists. The tension on the court was palpable, with exchanges of words adding fuel to what Irving believes is a budding rivalry. “It’s personal, It’s the start of a healthy rivalry… They’re good, man. They were number one in the Western Conference last year. They deserved to make it to the second round and match up against us, we just got the best of them in that series,” Irving noted.
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Jorge Sierra @hoopshype Kyrie Irving passed Kobe Bryant in three-pointers last night and is No. 27 on the all-time list.
He also moved ahead of World B. Free, Calvin Murphy and Lou Hudson in scoring for No. 81 in NBA history. – 4:07 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13 The Dallas-Brooklyn Kyrie Irving trade became official Feb. 6, 2023.
Kyrie: “My anniversary is coming up. Who won that trade?” – 1:02 AM
Naji Marshall on what he said to the Thunder bench after the Caruso-Irving-Joe altercation: “Good afternoon and happy holidays.” – 11:42 PM
Odell Bunton Jr. just did a superlative job of singing in praise of MLK’s memory. He was wearing a Kyrie Irving jersey and my sources tell me Irving gave him props and a hug after his sound check pregame. The man can sing. – 9:56 PM
Mavericks are sizzling from long range, up to 50 percent (10-of-20) and have opened up a 54-41 lead with 2:36 to go in the half. Irving with 15, Washington with 10. – 9:40 PM
15 points on 5-of-8 shooting for Irving. Took him one game to shake off the rust, following his 4-of-18 showing against Denver. – 9:36 PM
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