"This is Kyrie being Kyrie"- NBA fans berate 2016 NBA champ as he falls to 11th straight loss against Celtics in shambolic outing

Kyrie Irving had brickbats coming his way after he struggled in the blowout Game 1 loss to the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals. The Dallas Mavericks were torched 107-89 and Irving ended his evening with just 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

This loss also marked Irving's 11th straight loss against the Celtics. After his stellar performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, the former NBA champion couldn't hit his stride and the losing streak extended against his former team after Thursday's blowout.

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It was a rough night for the guard who had to endure chants of "Kyrie sucks" at the TD Garden on Thursday night, and later was lambasted on Twitter/X for an average outing.

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One of the fans minced no words:

"Don’t know if you saw what Boston did to him 2 years ago.. but this is kyrie being kyrie"

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@living_legend believed it would be a long series for Irving.

"Imagine jrue holiday is guarding you. you get a screen & switch and now you have to deal with Derrick White. Welcome to hell buddy."

@garrettnelson asked:

"Why is he so bad in Boston?"

@arc4ive had a piece of advice.

"Kyrie playing like he got sum to prove, he just gotta relax a lil"

@mostlymikeT didn't hide the disappointment.

"I expected Kyrie Irving to help out a little more and show out in Boston."

@Flipz added:

"Kyrie needs to show up or it’s going to be a sweep"

Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals will be played on Sunday (June 9), 8 pm ET at the TS Garden.

About the author

Aharon Abhishek is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda, bringing 9 years of rich reporting experience to his role. With a Master’s degree in Journalism, Aharon's passion for basketball dates back to 2008 when he began following the NBA closely. He specializes in stat-based pieces and athlete profiles, and is a firm believer of conducting thorough research to craft compelling content.

A fan of the Lakers and Bulls for their legacy and rich history, Aharon admires the competitive nature of basketball and how only a few seconds decide any game. He highly regards Kobe Bryant and LeBron James for their prowess on the court.

Phil Jackson stands out as Aharon's favorite basketball coach, revered for his astute understanding of the game. For him, Michael Jordan's final shot of his legendary career stands out as his favorite basketball moment of all time.

When not catching up with basketball, Aharon enjoys playing Cricket, reading and exploring different types of coffee.

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Edited by Chaitanya Prakash