Cleveland Cavaliers: Takeaways From Christmas Day Win

Cleveland Cavaliers: Takeaways From Christmas Day Win vs. Warriors

Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with forward Kevin Love (0) after winning the game against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (32) celebrates with guard Kyrie Irving (2) after dunking against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Kyrie Irving Delivers Again

One of the most memorable sequences from Game 7 of the Finals was James’ block on an Andre Iguodala lay-up attempt. While James’ efforts certainly prevented an easy scoring opportunity for the Warriors, it was Irving’s three-pointer that gave the Cavs the lead for good.

With the game hanging in the balance once again, Uncle Drew delivered the game’s final bucket –hitting a very tough turnaround jumper over Klay Thompson.

Although Irving converted just 11 of his 27 attempts from the field, he scored 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and handed out 10 assists as well — helping the Cavs overcome a 14-point deficit.

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In other words, Irving was able to do what Durant failed to do — come up big when his team needed him the most. Furthermore, it is moments such as this one that prove why Irving is starting to earn a reputation for being a clutch performer.

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