Playing just his third game for Cleveland after a trade from Utah, Burks threw down a two-handed dunk with 3.2 seconds remaining, and the Cavaliers avoided a fourth-quarter collapse and edged the Brooklyn Nets 99-97 on Monday night.
Burks was traded last Wednesday for veteran Kyle Korver and two future second-round picks. He was notified about the deal at Barclays Center and had to pack his bags hours before tip-off.
“It’s crazy. Maybe I’ll look back at it after this whole thing is over with,” Burks said.
The eight-year veteran has quickly earned the trust of Cavaliers coach Larry Drew.