Kyrie Irving

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Kyrie Irving Shines in NBA Finals Drama: From Taunts to Trolls

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Discover the intense rivalry and banter between Kyrie Irving and the Celtics fans during the NBA Finals!

Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks star, found himself in the center of attention during Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. The matchup was not only about the game but also the intense exchange of words and actions between Irving and his former team's fans. From taunting quotes displayed on jumbotrons to chants of 'Kyrie Sucks,' the drama was at its peak. Despite the distractions, Irving managed to score 16 points but couldn't secure a win for the Mavericks.

As the tension soared, even celebrities like Dave Portnoy got in on the action by taunting Irving with a CLOWN t-shirt, adding another layer of humor to the intense rivalry. With Game 3 approaching, all eyes are on Irving to see if he can bounce back from the recent losses and lead his team to victory. Will Kyrie Irving rise to the challenge and silence the critics?

In a surprising turn of events, Kyrie Irving has yet to display his full potential against his former team, accumulating a 12-game losing streak. The media frenzy around Irving's performance and the off-court antics has only added fuel to the fiery matchup between the Mavericks and the Celtics. As the NBA Finals unfold, the spotlight remains on Irving and his ability to turn the tide.

Despite the setbacks, Kyrie Irving's legacy in the NBA Finals is undeniable. His historic moments, controversial interactions, and on-court skills have cemented his position as a dynamic player to watch. Whether he emerges victorious or faces defeat, Irving's presence in the finals continues to captivate audiences and stir up emotions.

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NBA Champion Calls Out Kyrie Irving During Mavs-Celtics Game (Sports Illustrated)

On Sunday evening, the Dallas Mavericks lost Game 2 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics by a score of 105-98 (in Massachusetts).

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Photo: Celtics Show Kyrie Irving Quote About Crowd Noise on Video ... (Bleacher Report)

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving sent a message to his former team's fans after Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and the Boston Celtics responded by showing his…

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Celtics post Kryie Irving's quote about Boston crowd on jumbotron ... (CBS Boston)

Kyrie Irving expressed some disappointment in the Boston crowd after the first game of the NBA Finals, but the Celtics are going to make sure the noise ...

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Focused on Game 2 rally, Kyrie Irving won't let Boston's 'outside ... (Denton Record Chronicle)

BOSTON — Several Boston Celtics fans scattered outside of TD Garden for Game 1 of the NBA Finals hoped to antagonize Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving.

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NBA Finals News: Kyrie Irving Opens Up On His Time With Celtics: 'I ... (Newsweek)

The 2024 NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics has all sorts of storylines involved, including the return of point guard Kyrie Irving ...

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Kyrie Irving Made NBA History In Mavs-Celtics Game (Sports Illustrated)

On Sunday evening, the Dallas Mavericks are playing the Boston Celtics (in Massachusetts) for Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

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Kyrie Irving Trolled Celtics Fans, Waved His Hands When They ... (Fadeaway World)

Kyrie Irving welcomed Celtics fans to get even louder as they chanted 'Kyrie Sucks' before Game 2.

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How TD Garden scoreboard taunted Kyrie Irving before Game 2 (masslive.com)

Kyrie Irving took a dig at Celtics fans after Game 1, so TD Garden fired back.

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Scores 16 points Sunday (CBSSports.com)

Irving accumulated 16 points (7-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and six assists over 41 minutes during Sunday's 105-98 loss to the Celtics in Game 2 ...

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NBA Finals: Kyrie Irving full Game 2 press conference after losing to ... (WFAA.com)

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving speaks to the media after losing in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics. Author: wfaa.com.

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Mavs' Kyrie Irving continues 12-game losing streak against his ... (WFAA.com)

Dallas Mavericks Point Guard Kyrie Irving is on a roll against is former team -- and not in a good way.

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Dave Portnoy taunts Kyrie Irving with a CLOWN t-shirt of the NBA ... (Daily Mail)

Dave Portnoy taunted Kyrie Irving by wearing a clown t-shirt with a picture of the Mavericks star's face on during Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Boston.

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Entering a pivotal Game 3, Kyrie Irving still hasn't shown up for the ... (FOXSports.com)

Kyrie Irving has been underwhelming in the first two games of the NBA Finals, and he's running out of time to turn things around.

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Mavs' Kyrie Irving Offers Valuable Advice for Pistons' Ausar Thompson (Sports Illustrated)

As the Dallas Mavericks are competing for the 2024 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson managed to have a public ...

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Kyrie Irving cannot be found when it matters most as Mavericks ... (New York Post)

Kyrie Irving pulled another Houdini in Game 2, disappearing under the smothering cloak of Jrue Holiday in the Mavericks' 105-98 to the Celtics.

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Chris Gasper: Kyrie Irving is finally helping Celtics pursue a ... (The Boston Globe)

In Games 1 and 2, Irving looked off-kilter and uncomfortable confronted with his past, and he has scored below his average for the playoffs.

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Kyrie Irving Backs Luka Dončić After Mavs Star Took Blame for Mavs ... (Bleacher Report)

Kyrie Irving isn't going to allow Luka Dončić to take the brunt of the blame for the Dallas Mavericks' 0-2 deficit in the NBA Finals.

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NBA Finals: Luka Doncic takes blame for Game 2 loss, but Kyrie ... (CBSSports.com)

To card numbers like that in a game of this magnitude, with the minuscule margin for error with which the Mavericks are working with against an increasingly ...

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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Take Blame For Mavericks' Game 2 Loss ... (Sports Illustrated)

With Dallas now behind 0-2 in the series, their two superstars take blame for how the series has gone.

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Steph Curry Makes Honest Kyrie Irving NBA Finals Statement (Sports Illustrated)

One of the greatest moments in NBA history came on June 19, 2016, when Kyrie Irving hit a clutch three-point shot to take the lead and win against Steph ...

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How disappointing has Kyrie Irving been in the NBA Finals ... (FOXSports.com)

The Dallas Mavericks are down 2-0 after a 105-08 Game 2 loss to the Boston Celtics. While Luka Dončić is averaging over 30 points in the NBA Finals, ...

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NBA Hall Of Famer Puts Kyrie Irving On Notice With Scathing Take (AthlonSports.com)

NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce spoke the truth on Monday morning. During an appearance on FS1's "Undisputed," the 2008 NBA champion with the Celtics harshly ...

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Kyrie sends message to Celtics fans after Mavs' Game 2 loss (Yahoo Sports)

Kyrie Irving's poor play in the 2024 NBA Finals to date didn't stop him from making a guarantee to Celtics fans after the Mavs' Game 2 loss.

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Kyrie Irving claps back at Celtics fans with Game 5 gesture after ... (Daily Mail)

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving clapped back at Boston Celtics fans with a hand gesture where he held up all five fingers multiple times after Sunday's ...

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