Kyrie Forces Celtics’ Defense to Bend

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Boston's top of the line guard didn't look like it on Sunday

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Kyrie Irving flourished in a threatening climate. Yet, the Celtics got a stop when it made the biggest difference

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With only a couple of moments to go in Game 1 of Boston's first-round series against Brooklyn

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The Celtics were very nearly kicking the game away

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A noteworthy lead had dissipated. Kyrie Irving

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New England's number one VILLAIN, got hot

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Kevin Durant made several shots, as well. Boston's time to get down to business offense

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A shortcoming in a generally heavenly last part of the time, looked battered

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The people 'who needs to play the Nets' stories? The advanced ink was spilling.

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