The Golden State Warriors might be on pace to set the mark for best record in NBA history and the San Antonio Spurs haven't lost at home, but according to Kyrie Irving, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the team everyone is chasing.
Following Cleveland's 107-87 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night, Kyrie Irving told reporters that he thinks the Cavs are "the team to beat" in the NBA.
"Everything surrounding our team, just crazy to think that we’re still in first place, and we’re still the team to beat, honestly," he said. "I feel like we're the team to beat. Honestly it's open season until we get into the playoffs. I have a lot more confidence than I think anyone realizes in our team and what's going on in our locker room."
Cleveland is currently two and half games ahead of the Toronto Raptors for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 53-22 record. Many expect the Cavs to cruise through the East in the postseason like they did a year ago, but they're predicted to lose in the NBA Finals for the second straight year.
Irving is averaging 19.5 points and 4.5 assists per game so far this season.
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