14 wins in 14 games Irving became the god of close-out games
The term "Closeout Game" is used to describe a series-ending game for the team that won three games first in the best-of-seven playoff series. On the contrary, it becomes an "elimination game" for the team that lost three games.
Many people think that the team that lost three games must feel more pressure, but the game is also difficult. During the first round of the Western Conference playoff against the Memphis Grizzlies last season, Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers said about the game, "I'm having a hard time. My opponent is desperate."
In that sense, Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks), who has an absolute winning percentage in close-out games, is phenomenal.
Dallas secured a new 117-116 victory by one point after a fierce battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, in Game 6 of the 2023-2024 NBA Western Conference Playoff held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on the 19th.
Irving scored 22 points on the day, playing a leading role in the victory along with Doncic (29 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists). Notably, when Dallas was trailing 60-77 with 8:25 left in the third quarter, he displayed strong scoring capability along with Doncic, providing Dallas with the momentum to chase.
This victory allowed Irving to win all 14 games in close games. It is the best record in NBA history. Irving, who played in the 2014-2015 season with LeBron James for the Cleveland Cavaliers, is strong on the big stage as he won 14 times in 19 playoff series. On top of that, he is even more valuable in close-out games, where the opponent team is on the verge of a cliffhanger to grind his teeth and attack him. In fact, Irving scored only four points in the first half, but scored 18 points in the second half alone, displaying tremendous concentration at an important moment.
Dallas, which beat the top-seeded teams from the first round of the playoffs, will now meet the winner of the Denver Nuggets-Minnesota Timberwolves game in the Western Conference finals. Both teams are tough opponents, but with Irving picking up steam at the big moment, Dallas dreams of reaching the championship game.
BY: 토토사이트
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