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Mar 26, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) walks up the court during the second half against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 26, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) walks up the court during the second half against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Kyrie Irving and Brooklyn Nets took on New York Knicks at the Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. The Nets came back from 21 down to sweep the season series. And Kyrie got into it with a Knicks fan at halftime, while walking to the locker room.
The Nets were down big, and the Knicks were on course to avoid the sweep. But Kyrie and Kevin Durant led the comeback as the Nets won 110-98. Durant continued his impressive scoring run as he finished with 32 points. He also ended up with a triple-double.
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Irving poured in 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. He also had an altercation with a fan at halftime. The fan said some words to Kyrie and he wasn’t impressed. He came back to confront the fan and shared a few words with him.
NBA Fans react to Kyrie Irving getting into it with a fan
The NBA Twitter was surprised to see Kyrie confront a fan. Here are some of the best reactions:
told him the earth is round https://t.co/n7EIXSD2UO
— Jose Armando (@El_Doubarge07) April 7, 2022
Kyrie after intimidating a 70 year old man pic.twitter.com/3WQ5NGDgRb
— COSTVNZA ❼ (@COSTVNZA) April 7, 2022
Fans love to run their mouths and act surprised when the players respond
— 17 🦬 (@StefonSZN) April 7, 2022
Fans getting too comfortable
— Almighty 💯 (@wajibecappin) April 7, 2022
I mean it looks like he pressed the wrong guy and the guy who said something wasn’t even talking to him. Kyrie just over heard him talking to the guy that he ended up pressing. 🤦🏽
— Jerry (@MaravillaJerry) April 7, 2022
kyrie wasn't bout to do shit pic.twitter.com/ItRp7yivVb
— Sdot580 (@Sdot5801) April 7, 2022
I was actually the fan. I said why the hell you playing without a mask
— Craven Moorehead (@cravenm22) April 7, 2022
"Earth is round youngblood"
— teddy b. nuggets (@certifiednugget) April 7, 2022
How the Nets are shaping up before the playoffs?
After all the uncertainty surrounding their stars, the Nets finally seem to be getting back on track. Kevin Durant is back at his best and with Kyrie Irving available for all games, they will feel like they can take on anyone. They will have to get out of the play-in tournament, but that merely feels like a formality.
The Nets have two of the best half-court creators in the league. And when the game slows down in the playoffs, they will be able to capitalize on that. Durant had a heck of a post-season run last year and he will be keen to continue on that. Kyrie will have a chip on his shoulder and he will want to show that he is still the best point guard in the league.
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Despite all their struggles, their bench seems to be coming alive at the right time. The Nets are surely a huge threat and they surely have the talent to go deep in the playoffs.
How deep can the Brooklyn Nets go in the playoffs? Can Kyrie and KD lead them to the title? Let us know in the comments!
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