Kyrie Irving is a supernova blazing through the sky at unfathomable speeds.
He flashed right past the Celtics in Game 1 of the their first round, Eastern Conference playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, steamrolling the Celts to the tune of 30 points on 11-of-21 shooting, which included burying the first five 3-pointers he took. Irving's starry performance, along with the Cavs' dominance on the offensive glass, allowed LeBron James (20 points, 8-of-18 shooting) to hang back, pick his spots, and cruise through Cleveland's 113-100 win.
Irving showed no sign of any nerves in his first career playoff game, doing his damage with a cool and exacting efficiency.