NBA Player Power Rankings: 1 Month From the Playoffs

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Mar 12, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) shoots the ball as San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) defends during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

15. Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers)

After the game against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, Kyrie Irving became the Cleveland Cavaliers’ highest scorer in a single game with his 57-point effort.

Irving was simply in the zone that night, scoring over every defender the Spurs threw at him. Only two of his field goals came uncontested, as Irving shot an incredible 20-of-32 from the field. He was a perfect 7-of-7 from behind the arc, including the highly-contested three he made to send the game into overtime.

The month of March has been kind to Irving, who has now scored 20 or more points in four of his past five games. After his reputation as a top player in the NBA was questioned earlier in the season, Irving and the Cavs have found their groove of late.

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