Game 1 between the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets got off to a flying start. Jayson Tatum won the game on a buzzer-beater in what was a close contest. Nets star Kyrie Irving had 39, but he was also greeted with extreme hostility and boos. Irving also responded to fans for showing signs and using profanities against them.

The NBA fined Kyrie Irving $50,000 for his actions. Kyrie is not well received in Boston even though he played for them for two years. It’s maybe because Irving had told that he would re-sign with the Celtics and he left them to join the Brooklyn Nets. When Irving told them he would re-sign, the Celtics were one of the favorites.

But their season unraveled in spectacular fashion and Kyrie left at the end of the year. And the fans didn’t appreciate that.

NBA Twitter goes nuts after Kyrie Irving is fined for flipping off fans

The NBA fans went nuts when they heard Kyrie was fined for his actions. Some felt it was too lenient while the fine baffled others. Here are the best reactions:

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The Nets will look to bounce back in game 2

The Nets will look to bounce back after a disappointing loss in Game 1. After coming back from being down by 15, the Nets would have been disheartened to lose on a buzzer-beater.

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Irving will look to continue his strong showing but he will hope his partner in crime, Kevin Durant steps up. Durant was held to 23 points on 37.5% shooting. The Celtics defended him well but Durant will look to come back stronger in game 2.

Jayson Tatum will look to build on his buzzer-beater and continue his strong start to the series. Tatum had 31 points and 8 assists while Al Horford poured in 20 points and 15 rebounds. They will hope that Jaylen Brown can also join the party. The Nets cannot afford another setback as they will be down 0-2.

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They have an experienced squad, and they will be looking to even the series up. We can expect another close game between the two teams but Boston will have the confidence and they will have support of their home crowd.