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The last few minutes of an NBA game are always nerve-wracking, especially when the teams are neck-to-neck. Adrenaline courses through not just the players’ but the fans’ veins as they wait for the outcome with bated breath. The recent Brooklyn Nets‘ game against the New Orleans Pelicans brought out a similar reaction from the fans. The game was a treat to watch, especially for Nets fans, as they witnessed their star?Kyrie Irving crushing his opponents in the last few seconds of the game.

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The Brooklyn Nets have been on a smooth run lately, losing just one game out of the 11 played in the past month. Perched in third place on the Eastern Conference table, the Nets are one of the top contenders this season.

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Kyrie Irving astonishes NBA fans

The Brooklyn Nets’ winning streak was broken when the Chicago Bulls defeated the Nets on Wednesday night. However, it seems like the Nets are raring to get back on track as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 108-102 in the Friday night game. The Nets were leading by three points in the fourth quarter when Kyrie Irving made a successful three-pointer with just about 43 seconds remaining on the clock. This gave the Nets a six-point lead against the Pelicans, who lost their fifth home game against the Nets.

The 2016 NBA champion seemingly impressed fans with his performance while being in a clutch. Shortly after Irving helped the Nets make the six-point lead, fans took to Twitter to praise the 7x NBA All-Star.

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Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

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Zion-less Pelicans suffer defeat

The New Orleans Pelicans, 24-15, are currently not at their full strength following Zion Williamson’s injury. The Pelicans’ power forward is expected to be out for at least three weeks due to a right hamstring strain. In Williamson’s absence, Pelicans guard MJ McCollum scored 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in the loss.

Teammate Naji Marshall added a career-high 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 assist. Jose Alvarado scored 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists.

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Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant led the Brooklyn Nets, now 26-13, with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists. Kyrie Irving added 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.

What was your reaction to Kyrie Irving’s clutch three? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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