CLEVELAND: Twenty-nine thoughts for 29 points from Kyrie Irving in the Cavs’ 117-88 win against the New York Knicks on Tuesday’s ring night celebration…
1. This night, this championship night, began with a deadman and ended with a king. And in between were tears. Lots of tears. From LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and J.R. Smith, among others. Tears, kings and an undertaker. Sounds about right.
2. The night Cleveland had anticipated for four months – or 52 years, depending on your perspective – exceeded the anticipation. James wiped away tears after addressing the crowd, Irving cried when he hugged his father and J.