Kyrie Irving delivered an unforgettable game-winner tonight, helping the Dallas Mavericks secure a thrilling 107-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets. With just 2.8 seconds remaining and the Mavs inbounding the ball, Irving dribbled left and unleashed a left-handed floater near the top of the key, sealing the win in sensational fashion. The ecstatic scenes in Dallas saw Irving mobbed by his teammates. NBA players across the league reacted to the incredible moment with awe and admiration. Irving, despite a challenging shooting night, finished with an impressive stat line of 24 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, and three steals.
Here are some post-game reactions:Kyrie Irving: "Sometimes I spend just an hour straight just working on straight left-hand stuff. Just being a small guard, you've just got to have a multitude of finishes. And that's something I've been working on since I was a kid."Jason Kidd: "I wasn't going to jump into the pile. Thought about it. But knowing my luck, I would have missed and hit the floor. I thought I'd just stand there and celebrate with those guys. A lot of fun. It should be fun."Dereck Lively II: "In Kyrie we trust.
Whenever we see him get the ball, sit back, and watch it happen."Mike Malone: "I saw Kyrie Irving make a running, left-handed hook from the elbow. We've been on both sides of it."