Kyrie Irving pulls off incredible finish at the rim vs Bulls (Video)
By Sam Richmond
Kyrie Irving pulled off an excellent finish at the rim after some sick dribble moves in the second quarter of Game 1 in the Cleveland Cavaliers-Chicago Bulls second-round series.
Kyrie Irving was spectacular in the second quarter on Monday night. He scored 14 points in the period, helping his Cavaliers enter the halftime break down five after trailing by as much as 16 points.
Irving’s signature play of the quarter came with 1:33 left, as he schooled just about the entire Bulls defense with his outstanding handles and then pulled off an excellent finish at the rim.
Take a look at the incredible play below:
"Kyrie was shaking and baking in that 2nd quarter on TNT! 17 points at the half for @cavs #NBAPlayoffs #NBAvine https://t.co/yrkAQ746Av — NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2015"
Here’s a closer look at the finish:
"AMAZING Shot by Kyrie Irving #NSAPlayOffs https://t.co/6YfQ6zwoqv — FanSided GIF (@FanSidedGIF) May 4, 2015"
Irving’s one of the best young talents the NBA has today and that play is just the latest proof of that.
Irving’s 17 points at the half were a game-high. Still, with the Cavs shorthanded due to Kevin Love’s season-ending injury and J.R. Smith’s two-game suspension, Irving might need to be even better in the second-half for the team to take Game 1.
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