Kyrie Irving, previously undefeated in closeout games with a record of 14-0, has experienced his first loss in such a game on May 29, 2024. The Dallas Mavericks, who were leading their playoff series 3-0, failed to secure a win in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Irving had a challenging performance, shooting 6-18 from the field, 1-6 from three-point range, and committing four turnovers, including a crucial one with 32 seconds left while the Mavericks were down by five points. This loss marks a significant moment in Irving's career and the Mavericks' playoff journey. The Mavericks were favored with odds of -118 and -120.
Kyrie Irving loses a closeout game for the first time in his NBA career π³ He is now 14-1 in closeout games. https://t.co/mvs7wevcU1
Kyrie Irving just lost his first closeout game. He was 14-0 before tonight. https://t.co/6K62PfhYvR
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Kyrie has never lost a closeout game, don't forget.
Kyrie Irving has the best record in NBA history in closeout games (14-0). Can he keep that streak alive tonight? π Follow along for all of our Mavericks-Timberwolves Game 4 updates β€΅οΈ https://t.co/52IxdETJ8r https://t.co/Jr3b2pxVWm
Kyrie looking to become 15-0 in closeout games π #NBAPlayoffs https://t.co/7fqzBTP0D0
Kyrie Irving has the best record in NBA history in closeout game (14-0). Can he keep that streak alive tonight? π Follow along for all of our Mavericks-Timberwolves Game 4 updates β€΅οΈ https://t.co/52IxdETJ8r https://t.co/xeGENPIvKx
Kyrie has NEVER lost a close out game in his career π³ https://t.co/gPiPf35klG https://t.co/uf5h8jqKMA
This man is 14-0 in closeout games Will he be 15-0 after tonight? https://t.co/4CSHR0gtKt
Kyrie Irving is 14-0 in close out games. π€― Will he have a big night for the Mavericks (-120) in Game 4? π https://t.co/bXwMq3cRob
Kyrie is 14-0 in close out games. π₯ Will he lead the Mavericks (-120) to victory in Game 4 tonight? π https://t.co/RxAaF1BP5B
Insane stat of the day: Kyrie Irving has NEVER lost a closeout game π€― You can grab the Mavs ML at -118 over @FDSportsbook π https://t.co/LY5fR06UoV
NBA teams are 154-0 in winning playoff series after taking a 3-0 lead, which the Mavs now have. But Dallas isn't getting complacent, Kyrie Irving says. Full postgame from last night: https://t.co/uhhVhJAStA https://t.co/qDMebkeDtA